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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the image is "Plate". The artist of the image is unknown. The image is a black and white photograph of a plate. The plate is round with a scalloped edge. The plate has an ornate design around the rim. The design features a repeating pattern of raised curved lines and shapes. The plate appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly metal. The plate is positioned on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the right. The background is a plain gray surface. There are small white spots scattered throughout the image. The plate takes up most of the frame.

Artwork details

Date:
1750–60
Medium:
Stoneware
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
599 × 464 px
Museum record:
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