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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a plate. The plate is round and has a flat bottom. The plate displays a dark gray color with numerous white spots of various sizes scattered across its surface. The spots are more densely concentrated towards the center of the plate and become less dense towards the edges. The plate's surface appears shiny and reflective. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Earthenware, lusterware
Culture
British
Dimensions
599 × 465 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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