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Butter Pat

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain tray with a rectangular shape and rounded corners. The tray has a flat top and slightly raised edges. The border features a brown vine design with green and gold leaves. There are two circular motifs, one at the top center and one at the bottom center, both with a brown and green leaf pattern. The tray appears to be worn, with brown discoloration around the edges. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The artist and title of the piece is "Butter Pat by Union Porcelain Works".

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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