Salad Plate 1885 - 1887

This white porcelain "Salad Plate" (1885-1887) by the Union Porcelain Works features a delicate, repeating pattern of stylized green and gold papyrus plants and a circular design with papyrus plants in the center. This design is a classic example of the Egyptian Revival style, popular in the late 19th century. The plate is a reminder of the cultural fascination with ancient Egypt and its decorative motifs that swept across the globe in this era. The plate, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, demonstrates the craftsmanship of the Union Porcelain Works and its contribution to the aesthetic trends of the time.