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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat plate with a wide rim. The plate is white with a blue design. The blue design has a square in the center with a flower-like pattern. Four symmetrical, leaf-like shapes extend from the square to the rim. The leaf-like shapes are surrounded by a pattern of flowers, leaves, and dots. The background of the image is gray, with a slight shadow underneath the plate. The plate is titled "Plate" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
530 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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