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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue plate titled "Cup Plate" by an unidentified artist. The plate is round with a scalloped edge. The plate is blue with a darker blue design. The design on the plate features a ship in the center with three masts and a flag on the middle mast. The ship has a hull with a row of windows along the side. The plate's border has a pattern of stars, spirals, and other shapes. The background of the image is light gray. The plate appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The overall design of the plate is intricate and ornate.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1835
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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