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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by artist Lenox is a round, silver plate with a decorative design. The plate has a raised edge with a scalloped pattern. The main body of the plate features an embossed floral design in the center, surrounded by a border of similar floral patterns. The background of the plate is textured with a crosshatch pattern. The plate appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or silver-plated, and has a shiny finish. The plate is set against a dark gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–45
Medium:
Lacy pressed glass
Dimensions:
514 × 625 px
Museum record:
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