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Platter

Joseph Stubbs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped platter with a wide decorative border. The border features a repeating pattern of flowers and foliage. The center of the platter has an oval-shaped scenic design depicting a landscape with trees, a body of water, and animals. The platter appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or pewter, and has a scalloped edge around the inner rim of the decorative border. The title of the platter is "Platter" and the artist is Joseph Stubbs.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1824–ca. 1836
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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