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Platter

William Ridgway, Son & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal platter with a flat, wide rim and a recessed center featuring an image. The platter has a wide, flat border around the edge with darker shading. The recessed center shows a landscape scene with people sitting on a hillside, trees on either side, buildings in the background, and mountains in the distance. The image is in black and white. The platter appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background behind the platter is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1844–ca. 1846
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
600 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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