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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round plate with a white center and a gold rim. The plate is positioned upright and centered in the image. The white center of the plate features a small, colorful design in the middle. At the top of the design is a basket or container with a handle on either side, and it appears to be on fire, with orange and yellow flames rising from the top. Below the basket are some gold-colored, swirling lines that resemble decorative flourishes or scrollwork. The rim of the plate is wide and made of gold-colored material, possibly metal or ceramic with a metallic finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the plate.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Hard-paste porcelain, enameled and gilt
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
549 × 624 px
Museum record:
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