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Plate

Thomas Byles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by Thomas Byles shows a round, flat plate. The plate is made of a dark, tarnished metal. It has a raised outer rim and a recessed center. The recessed center has a slightly raised rim. The plate shows signs of aging with discoloration and speckling across its surface. The background is light grey and the plate casts a faint shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
1711–71
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 454 px
Museum record:
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