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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale blue plate with scalloped edges. A floral design is in the center consisting of a yellow flower with green leaves. The rim has a repeating motif of yellow flowers on green stems with blue dots. Dark blue lines are on the inner and outer edges of the rim. The background of the image is gray, transitioning to white at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below. Title: Plate. Artist: not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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