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Figure Dish

McKee and Brothers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Figure Dish by McKee and Brothers, a white ceramic dish with a ribbed exterior and a decorative edge around the top, features an elephant sculpture on top. The elephant is positioned in the center of the dish, facing right, with its head lowered and trunk hanging down. The elephant's body is adorned with a circular pattern on its side. The dish sits on a flat surface against a dark gray background, with a shadow cast to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed opaque white glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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