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Platter

James and Ralph Clews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round, decorative plate with a scalloped edge. The plate's interior features a black and white illustration of a large building surrounded by trees, with a mountain range in the background. People and horses are depicted in front of the building. A horse-drawn carriage is shown on the right side. The plate's border is ornate with floral designs and scrollwork. The plate sits on a flat surface against a plain background. Title: Platter. Artists: James and Ralph Clews.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1834
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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