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Plate

John Leidy I

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown plate with a wide rim, featuring a design in the center and text around the rim. The plate has a brown background with a design of a person on a horse in shades of gold, black, and green. The rim of the plate is also brown with gold text written in a circular pattern. The plate appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a rough texture. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the plate casting a shadow on the surface below it. The plate is titled "Plate" and is attributed to artist John Leidy.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775–1800
Medium:
Earthenware w/ slip decoration; Redware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 542 px
Museum record:
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