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Damascus Plate

This is a plate. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1993. Its medium is glazed earthenware, transfer-printed decoration. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Paul F. Walter. It is credited Gift of Paul F. Walter.

Its dimensions are

25.5 diameter x 3.5 cm (10 1/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Damascus Plate; glazed earthenware, transfer-printed decoration; 25.5 diameter x 3.5 cm (10 1/16 x 1 3/8 in.); Gift of Paul F. Walter; 1993-64-6

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