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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the artwork is "Cup Plate", and the artist's name is not provided. The image is a black and white drawing of a plate. The plate is round with a scalloped edge. The plate has a pattern of various shapes and designs. The center of the plate features a geometric pattern comprising triangles and squares. Surrounding the central pattern are multiple concentric circles. The outermost circle consists of a series of small dots arranged in a circular formation. Interspersed among the dots are stylized flower-like motifs. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

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