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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate, "Cup Plate" by an unknown artist, is round and made of silver. The plate has a beaded rim. The plate's face is decorated with an intricate design featuring various shapes, including teardrops, circles, and ovals. The design is symmetrical, with a central floral pattern surrounded by curved lines and dots. The plate's surface features a textured pattern of small dots. The plate has eight teardrop-shaped cutouts around its edge.

Artwork details

Date:
1825–60
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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