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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate, by an unknown artist titled "Plate", is round and white with a blue rim and a blue and white design in the center. The plate has a wide rim with a blue and white wavy pattern around the edge. The center of the plate features a blue background with a white design of a person wearing a hat, a patterned dress, and holding objects. The person is surrounded by various white designs, including flowers and other shapes. The plate appears to be ceramic and has some small chips and marks on the rim. The plate is displayed on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1760
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
600 × 573 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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