Dish 18th century

This 18th century pewter dish, created by Jean-Jacques Bruckner, features a scalloped rim and is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The dish, measuring just under 10 inches in diameter, is a simple yet elegant example of pewterware from the period. The smooth surface of the dish, with its slight imperfections, suggests a long history of use and adds to its historical significance. The dish, a common household item, highlights the skill of pewterers in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing objects.