Saucer

Daniel Dry , active ca. 1820-80

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat, dark-colored plate. The plate is viewed from directly above. The plate's surface is dark gray with a glossy finish. The plate has a rim with small chipping. The plate's basin has three symmetrically placed, curved recesses. The recess on the left curves down and to the left. The recess on the right curves down and to the right. The recess at the top curves down, then to the left and right. The plate's design includes white accents. The recesses have multiple white stripes. The plate's background is white. The plate casts a slight shadow to the bottom.