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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image displays a purple plate titled "Cup Plate" by an unknown artist. The plate is circular and purple with a wavy edge. The plate has a circular design in the center with a starburst pattern. The starburst has eight pointed shapes. Inside the starburst are four-petaled flower-like shapes. The center has a dot. There are two concentric circles around the starburst. The inner circle has short triangular spikes. The outer circle also has short triangular spikes. The plate sits on a light grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
1825–60
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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