Deep Plate with Decorative Patterns

Cleveland Museum of Art

The "Deep Plate with Decorative Patterns" by an unknown artist features a ceramic plate with a wide mouth and a flat base. The plate is cream-colored with a brown design. The interior of the plate has multiple concentric circular patterns. The outermost circle consists of short vertical lines. The next circle has a continuous wavy line pattern. A thicker circle contains a design of interconnected curved lines and shapes. The center circle features a snake-like motif coiled around itself, forming a central circular pattern. The plate's exterior is not visible in the image. The plate has a worn and aged appearance with some discoloration and chipping on the edges. It is set against a gray gradient background.