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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round, white plate with blue design. Blue and white design on the rim consists of four identical curved shapes resembling flowers or leaves, separated by four elongated shapes. Inner rim of plate features a thin line with short curved lines protruding from it. Center of plate shows a building with a dome roof and tall, thin spire. Building has two towers on either side. Blue and grey floral designs surround building. Background of image is grey, with a slight shadow underneath plate.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
547 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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