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Plate

Thomas Mayer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Plate by Thomas Mayer. Round plate with a wide rim, featuring a floral design around the edge. The floral design includes leaves, flowers and fruits. In the center, an engraving depicts two women and an eagle on top of a shield. The women are on either side of the shield, one with her right arm around the shield and the other with her left arm raised. The eagle has its wings spread out. The plate is shown in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1826–ca. 1835
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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