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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a flat bottom and raised edge featuring a rope-like pattern. The plate's surface displays a marbled design in shades of red, yellow, and green. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below. Title: Plate. Artist: William Moorcroft.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800–20
Medium
Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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