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Plate

John Monday

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow plate with a rounded rim. Brown floral designs and green splotches cover the plate's surface. The floral designs include a flower with six petals at the top, two flowers on either side, and a long plant-like design extending from the bottom. The plate's edge shows signs of wear and chipping. The background is gray to white gradient. The plate reads, "Plate by John Monday".

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
Earthenware; Redware with sgraffito decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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