Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is a cream-colored, earthenware dish with a scalloped edge. The plate has two layers, with the top layer featuring a wavy edge. The center of the plate depicts a black-and-white scene of people near a ship. A large ship with three masts and a flag is in the background. The people appear to be engaged in various activities. The rim of the plate features a black floral pattern with roses and other flowers. There are also several insects depicted around the rim, including dragonflies and butterflies. The background of the image is gray.