Covered dish 1851 - 1857

"Covered Dish" is a ceramic artwork created by Ralph Bagnall Beech between 1851 and 1857. The piece features a distinctive mottled glaze in shades of brown, blue, and yellow, typical of Victorian-era ceramic art. The octagonal dish, with its domed lid, showcases the artist's skill in utilizing color and form to create a visually captivating object. The dish, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of the period and highlights the prevalence of decorative ceramic ware in 19th century American homes.