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Cup plate

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Purple glass cup plate with scalloped edge. The plate has a circular shape. The center is decorated with a pattern of concentric circles and shapes. The innermost circle contains a grid of squares. Surrounding this are curved shapes resembling leaves or petals, arranged in a repeating pattern. The outermost edge features a series of rounded scallops, each with a decorative design. The plate appears to be made of purple-tinted glass and has a textured surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1829–30
Medium:
Pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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