Plate or platter with drainer
Unknown Artist
1808
Medium
Glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Diameter: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
German, Lower Rhine
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of John Stemme, 1910
Accession Number
10.81.15a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming glazed earthenware plate or platter with drainer, in 1808 in Germany's Lower Rhine region, exemplifies the region's vibrant pottery traditions. Measuring 13¾ inches (34.9 cm) in, it served both practical and decorative purposes in everyday households, blending utility with artistic flair. The unknown artisan's work reflects the folk pottery style common to the area, where simple earthenware was fired and glazed for durability and shine, making it ideal for serving food while showcasing local motifs. Adorned with motifs of animals and flowers—evident from its decorative tags—this...