Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bread Plate by Chelsea has a white background. The plate is round and has a wide rim. The rim has a gold rope design around the edge and another around the inner edge. The plate features colorful floral designs around the rim. The center has a crest with a shield divided into sections. The top section contains a blue and white design; the bottom section is black with white details. The shield is surrounded by floral designs. A bird perches on top of the crest. The plate has a gold trim.