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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a plate titled "Plate" by artist René Lalique. The plate has a white, flower-like design with a rounded, shallow bowl and a wavy edge. The bowl has vertical ridges and a wavy rim that resembles petals. The plate's base is flat with three rounded protrusions, one on each side and one on the front. The plate sits on a dark surface with a shadow cast to the left. The background is dark gray and black, gradating from light to dark. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1885
Medium
Blown satin green with white opaque glass
Culture
British
Dimensions
599 × 464 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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