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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
Museum record:
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