Footed Dish
1883–90
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
2 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (6.4 x 13.3 cm)
Classification
Dish
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1997
Accession Number
1997.16
Art Historical Context
**Oosters Tapijt** Step into the world of 19th-century Eastern textiles with the *Oosters tapijt*, a wool rug crafted between 1800 and 1900. Measuring 129 cm in height by 159 cm in width, this piece features a striking central field divided into two equal parts by a bold vertical band. This simple yet effective division creates visual harmony and balance, drawing the eye across its woven surface and highlighting the weaver's skill in composition. Wool, the rug's primary medium, was a staple in Eastern carpet production for its durability, warmth, and ability to hold vibrant dyes and intricat...