Plateau

16th and 19th century

Not on view

Personifications of Hope, Temperance, Faith, and Fortitude are embossed on the inner ring of the dish. The enamel medallion at the center is a later addition.

Portugal shares the Iberian Peninsula with Spain. From 1581 to 1640 it was ruled by Spain, but when this dish was made Portugal was still an independent kingdon with its own artistic traditions.

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Title: Plateau
Date: 16th and 19th century
Culture: Portuguese with French enamel
Medium: Silver gilt, enamel on copper
Dimensions: Diameter: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.601
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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