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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular plate with scalloped edge. Central circle features a crowned shield with two palm trees on either side. The shield rests on water. The central circle is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers with a bow at the bottom. A crown sits above the central circle. The plate has a textured background with etched design.

Artwork Details

Date
1842–45
Medium
Lacy pressed glass
Culture
American or British
Dimensions
599 × 554 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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