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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is an etched glass plate. The plate has a flat, octagonal body with scalloped edges. The central area features an etched design with a rectangular shape and a pattern of flowers and leaves. A decorative border surrounds the center with a larger etched floral design at the top. The bottom features an oval floral design. The four corners have curved shapes with floral motifs. The background of the image is a plain gray surface. The dish is titled "Dish" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–45
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 495 px
Museum record:
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