Cup plate 1800 - 1850

This cup plate of unknown origin is a delicate study in pattern and light, realized in glass. The eye is immediately drawn to its circular form, articulated by a rhythmic, scalloped edge that frames a complex arrangement of floral and geometric motifs. The design's organization speaks to a deep structure, with each element carefully placed to create balance. Concentric bands of ornamentation define the plate's surface, moving inward from the patterned rim to a centralized star. This geometry is not merely decorative; it suggests underlying principles of order and harmony. Consider how the play of light across the glass surface animates the design, revealing subtle gradations and textures. It’s through these formal relationships that the cup plate transcends its utilitarian function, inviting contemplation on the nature of symmetry and the interplay of form and function.