The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 19, 2024
Plate
c. 1760
Diameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Overall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)
Gift of Brenda and Evan H. Turner 1998.257
Did You Know?
The three-dimensional designs on this plate are similar to both silver and straw baskets produced during the mid-1700s.Description
This plate’s glossy texture was created by throwing salt into a kiln during the hottest point of the firing process. During the 1700s, salt-glazed dishes proved to be a popular substitute for porcelain because of their versatility, durability, and affordability. This particular plate features intricate basket weave patterns, decorative frames, and scalloped edges which were made by hand-pressing clay into a mold.- British Gallery Reinstallation (June 2020). The Cleveland Museum of Art (organizer).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1998.257