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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is round and shallow. The plate has a beige background. A floral design in shades of green, brown, and gold is painted on the plate. The floral design has a flower with a cross in its center. The flower has several leaves. A patterned border at the bottom of the plate. A green and brown rim surrounds the plate. The plate appears to be ceramic and has some chips and cracks. The background behind the plate fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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