Compote
Datec. 1880
MediumGlass
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Mayo Harvey
Object number1975.21.29
Description"Cupid and Venus" pattern covered compote, clear, pressed glass. Beaded oval area has the figures of Cupid and Venus. Cover: finial at top. Small band of geometric ornament; lower down a wider band, interrupted by two medallions with beaded outline, oval, opposite each other depicting the same scene: tall Venus and short Cupid (naked with wings). Same designs with 2 medallions appear on sides of dish. 8 panels around inside base, which is raised on small pedestal.Cover: finial at top. Small band of geometric ornament; lower down a wider band, interrupted by tro medallions with beaded outline, oval, opposite each other depicting the same scene: tall Venus and short Cupid (naked with wings) Same designs with 2 medallions appear on sides of dish. 8 panels around inside base, which is raised on small pedestal.
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mid 19th cent
mid 19th cent
Japan
1900-50
Yanktonnai Sioux
18th century