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Plate

David Melville

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal plate with a wide rim, plate has a recessed centre with scratches and marks on the surface, rim is slightly raised with a smooth edge, plate appears to be made of silver or pewter, has a dark patina with lighter areas, displayed on a plain background. Plate by David Melville.

Artwork Details

Date
1776–93
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
460 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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