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Platter

Francis Morley & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped platter with rounded corners and a flat bottom. The platter has a wide, decorative border around the edge with a rope-like design. The border also features raised ornamental designs. The center of the platter features a harbor scene in black and white with multiple sailboats and a large ship. The harbor scene includes buildings on the shore and mountains in the background. The sky is cloudy. The platter appears to be made of metal.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1845–ca. 1859
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
599 × 491 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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