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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper plate with a rounded edge, featuring an embossed design. The plate has a central floral motif with curved leaves and stems. An outer border contains a continuous pattern of text. The plate exhibits a darker patina around the edges and a lighter tone in the center. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom, with the plate casting a shadow underneath. Title: Plate Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800–1819
Medium:
Earthenware; Redware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 500 px
Museum record:
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