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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, white plate with a thin white rim. The plate features two winged creatures, one on the left with dark hair and no horns, and one on the right with horns. The creatures are positioned on either side of a shield with a multicolored grid pattern and a gold crown above it. A landscape scene at the bottom of the plate includes a tree, a building with a tower on the left, and smaller structures on the right. The background of the plate is white, with black and gold details. The plate is set against a dark gray background that lightens towards the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Opaque glass
Culture
Italian, probably
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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