Plate
Unknown Artist
1750–75
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Classification
Plate
Culture
British
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Col. G. Creighton Webb, 1936
Accession Number
36.22.24
Art Historical Context
This elegant earthenware plate, crafted in Britain between 1750 and 1775, exemplifies the refined tableware that graced 18th-century households. Measuring 8¼ inches in diameter, it reflects the era's growing demand for durable, affordable ceramics amid Britain's booming pottery industry. Earthenware, fired at lower temperatures than porcelain, was prized for its versatility and earthy warmth, often used for everyday dining and display. Though the artist remains unknown, such pieces highlight the skilled anonymous craftsmanship of British potters during the Georgian period. Housed in The Metro...