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Cup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a plate. The plate has a wavy edge with a patterned border. The plate is decorated with a scene depicting a man standing facing left. He wears a long dress. To his left is an elephant with a howdah on its back. The elephant faces right. In the background are buildings. At the bottom of the plate, below the scene, is a floral design. The plate is titled "Cup Plate" by artist Spode.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830–ca. 1870
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
599 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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