Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue plate with scalloped edge. The plate is circular with a raised pattern around its edge. The pattern consists of various flower-like designs. Inside the plate is a circular border with similar floral designs. Inside the border is an eagle with its wings spread. The eagle faces right. The eagle's breast has a shield with 13 vertical stripes. The eagle's beak and talons appear to be grasping something. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow behind the plate. The plate is titled "Cup Plate" by an unknown artist.