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Charger

John Bennett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a picture of a heron and a snake. The plate has a black rim. The heron is white and gray with a red spot on its head. The heron has its neck curved down to the snake. The snake is green with a red spot on its head. There are plants around the heron and snake. The plants are green with brown flowers. The background of the plate is orange. The plate is on a gray background. The plate casts a shadow on the white surface below. Charger by John Bennett.

Artwork details

Date:
1877
Medium:
Painted and glazed earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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