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Platter

Thomas Green

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval platter with scalloped edge, featuring a decorative border of interlocking geometric patterns. The center of the platter depicts a black and white scene of four people in old-fashioned clothing, two standing and two sitting, in a tropical setting with palm trees. The decorative border around the scene features a repeating pattern of interlocking shapes. The platter appears to be made of metal, likely silver or pewter, and has a reflective surface, by Thomas Green.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1847–ca. 1859
Medium:
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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