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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a plate by an unknown artist titled "Plate". The plate is circular and has a scalloped edge. It appears to be made of glass and has a textured surface. The plate is sitting on three small feet. The plate is positioned in the center of the image, with its front facing the camera. The background is a plain wall and surface, with a light source coming from the left side of the image, casting a shadow to the left of the plate.

Artwork Details

Date
1880–90
Medium
Pressed purple marble glass
Dimensions
600 × 398 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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