Continental Porcelain Plate, Kentucky
ca. 1878–89
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Body diameter: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
Classification
Plate
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Anthony W. and Lulu C. Wang, 2010
Accession Number
2010.111.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite porcelain plate, titled *Continental Porcelain Plate Kentucky*, was crafted by American artist Joseph S. Potter around 1878–89. Measuring 8⅜ inches in diameter, it exemplifies the refined tableware popular in late 19th-century America where porcelain—fired clay vitrified to a translucent, durable sheen—bridged everyday utility and artistic display. Potter's work reflects the era's fascination with European "continental" styles, likely inspired by prestigious factories like Meissen or Sèvres, adapted American tastes through intricate decoration and vivid glazes. Housed in The Me...