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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white photograph. The photograph shows a white plate on a dark background. The plate is round with a wide rim. The plate has a floral pattern around the edge and in the center. The floral pattern consists of small leaves or stems with tiny leaves. The plate appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The plate is centered in the photograph. The background is dark gray. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. There are handwritten notes around the edge of the photograph. The title of the image is "Saucer" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1815–30
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
French
Dimensions
599 × 460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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