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Platter

Bernard Palissy

Cleveland Museum of Art

The platter "Platter" by Bernard Palissy is an oval-shaped ceramic piece with a blue background. The platter features a variety of raised, colorful designs including several types of sea shells and green leaves. There are multiple reptiles and amphibians depicted: a brown snake, a green lizard, a green snake, a brown lizard, a toad and a frog. Additionally, there is a fish and a shrimp. The platter's design gives the impression of an underwater scene with sea creatures and plants.

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1263 × 734 px
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