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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a blue plate titled "Cup Plate" by an unidentified artist. The plate is circular and blue. The center of the plate has a darker blue circle with a flower-like design in the middle. Surrounding the center circle is a pattern of various sized circles. The outer edge of the plate has a scalloped design with small bumps. The plate has a semi-transparent appearance, with a subtle gradient effect that gives it a sense of depth. The background of the image is white with a slight grey gradient on the left.

Artwork Details

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