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Butter Pat

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white, rectangular dish with a decorative border. The dish has a flat bottom and slightly raised edges. The border is adorned with a repeating pattern of green and brown leaves and flowers. The corners of the dish are octagonal. Two circular designs are visible on the border, one at the top center and one at the bottom center. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The dish appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The overall design is simple yet elegant. The dish is titled "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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