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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red plate with yellow design. The plate is round and shallow. The design on the plate consists of large, abstracted palm trees or plants with curved lines. The plate has a rough, uneven edge. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. The plate is titled "Plate" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1770–1800
Medium:
Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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Palette