Deep Plate with Hawk and Foliage

Cleveland Museum of Art

Deep Plate with Hawk and Foliage by unknown artist. The plate is round with a wide lip and a slightly raised edge. The plate has a greenish-gray patina with areas of orange-brown rust or corrosion. The center of the plate features an etched design of a hawk standing on foliage. The hawk faces left and has its wings spread. The hawk is surrounded by a circle of foliage. A decorative border of interlocking scrolls or vines encircles the plate's interior. The plate's surface exhibits signs of wear and aging. The plate's background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray.