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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with gold rim, green leaves, and orange stems. Saucer by William Spode. Large shallow plate or saucer with a wide lip. The plate has a white body with a gold rim around the edge. The plate features green leaves with orange stems. The leaves and stems are painted on the plate in a repeating pattern around the centre. The saucer is standing on its side on a plain background. The background is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The saucer casts a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–30
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 499 px
Museum record:
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