Sleeve Button 1873 - 1876

"Sleeve Button" is a small ceramic relief sculpture depicting a frog, created by the Union Porcelain Works between 1873 and 1876. This button, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the detailed craftsmanship of 19th-century American ceramics. The stark white porcelain and the raised design of the frog contribute to a minimalist aesthetic. The realistic portrayal of the frog, in a simple, elegant design, makes this button a charming and unique piece of American decorative art.