Collection Highlights
Cayambe
1858
S-91
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Compotes (2)
Object name
Compotes (2)
Date
1860-1870
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
each: 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. ( 14.6 x 16.5 x 15.2 cm )
Description
Pair of blue pressed lead glass compotes; flat bowl with two inch band of opaque white glass around rim, tooled, unevenly scalloped edges with one section folded over; underside of bowl has uneven ribs emanating from center; dolphin standard with circular, domed base.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Object Number
1953.561ab
Gallery Label
Compotes such as this one, with a dolphin standard were often referred to as "petticoat dolphins." (see publications)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
