Cup plate c. 1844

glass

ornate

circular oval feature

egg art

3d printed part

product fashion photography

jewelry design

round design

glass

3d shape

ceramic

metallic object render

decorative-art

This "Cup plate" from c. 1844, made by an anonymous artist, showcases the intricate detail of pressed glass. The plate, on display at The Art Institute of Chicago, features a central medallion with a profile portrait surrounded by swirling patterns and floral motifs. This small plate, measuring just 9.1 cm in diameter, exemplifies the delicate beauty of 19th century pressed glass, a popular decorative art form of the time.