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Platter

James and Ralph Clews

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white ceramic platter with a scalloped edge. The rim has 13 sections, each with a US state name written in it: Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and others. The center features a scenic view with a river and buildings. There are two human figures on the left and an animal on the right. The platter by James and Ralph Clews.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1815–ca. 1834
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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