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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic plate with a sun design in the center. The sun has a yellow outline and a green and yellow checkered center. The sun has 12 triangular rays with green tips. Two yellow lines circle the sun, one close to the edge and one closer to the sun. Text surrounds the outer edge in a semicircle on either side. The text is in gold and appears to be in German. The plate has a notched edge and a dark brown background. The plate appears to be old and worn.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
Earthenware, slip decorated
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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