Engraved Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The engraved plate "Engraved Plate" by an unknown artist shows a round silver-colored plate with a wavy edge. A man's portrait is prominently displayed on the plate. He wears a high-collared shirt. The man's hair is styled in a wig with curls on the sides of his head. Above the portrait, text reads "NONUMQUAM EXUNDAVIT". The plate's rim features engraved text and symbols. A star and a crescent moon are visible on the left side of the plate. The plate appears to be made of a metallic material, possibly silver or pewter, with a reflective surface. The plate sits on a small stand. The plate casts a shadow on a white surface.