Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bread Plate by artist William Spode features a round, white plate with a wide rim. The plate has a gold rope design encircling the center. Inside the gold rope design is a crest or coat of arms. The crest includes a bird standing on top and a shield divided into sections with black and white. The plate's rim features a pattern of pink, purple, and red flowers with green leaves and gold detailing. The outer rim of the plate is gold. The plate sits on a gray background with a subtle shadow underneath.