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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate by Bernard Leach is a round, shallow ceramic plate with a dark brown, reddish-brown color and a rough, uneven edge. The plate features a design in a lighter brown color, with the word "yoe" written in cursive script in the center. The design also includes swirling patterns and dots around the word. The plate has a few dark spots and chips on its surface, particularly along the edge. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with a slight shadow underneath the plate.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1830
Medium:
Earthenware with slip decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 505 px
Museum record:
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