Compote

1876–85

Not on view

The dolphin stem of this compote supports a bowl pressed in the "Jacob's ladder" pattern.

(See 46.140.853, .854 for pair.)

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Compote
Maker: Bryce Brothers
Date: 1876–85
Geography: Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Pressed glass
Dimensions: 8 7/8 × 9 7/8 × 6 7/8 in. (22.5 × 25.1 × 17.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
Object Number: 46.140.853
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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