Bowl 18th-19th century

This 18th-19th century, clear glass bowl, or compote, is a beautiful example of pressed glass. The intricate, delicate patterns etched into the surface are typical of pressed glass, which is a technique where molten glass is poured into a mold to create the desired shape. The bowl is both decorative and functional, and its elegant design would have been appreciated by the upper classes. This anonymous piece is held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.