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Two circular copper plates with detailed decorative borders near the rims and central medallion designs.
Plate
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Plate

Maker Indian Artist
Dateundated
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumCopper
Dimensions10 1/16 x 10 1/16 x 7/8 in. (25.6 x 25.6 x 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.104
Collections
Visual DescriptionTwo circular copper plates with detailed decorative borders near the rims and central medallion designs.
Circular copper plate with detailed decorative borders near the rim and central medallion designs.
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