Plate

Thomas Mayer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by Thomas Mayer features a round plate with a wide rim. The plate has a central circular area with an image of a rhino in the middle. The rhino is depicted facing left, with its head turned to the right and its horn pointing upwards. It stands on a base with grass and flowers. A decorative border surrounds the rhino, consisting of a series of concentric circles. The outermost circle features a pattern of flowers and leaves. The plate's rim is decorated with a floral pattern. The plate is shown in a black-and-white image.