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Platter

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White oval platter with a wide rim. The rim has a gold double line along the inner and outer edges. Between the lines is a repeating pattern of green, gold, and blue leaves and four circular medallions. The medallions have a gold border and contain a bunch of green, gold and blue leaves. The platter is empty and centered in the image. The background is dark gray, with the platter casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
1885
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 432 px
Museum record:
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