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Silver Plate

1935/1942

James O'Mara

Associated Names

James O'Mara

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a round plate with intricate inscriptions both inside and around it. The plate is primarily in shades of gray, with no additional colors. The inscriptions follow concentric rings along the plate, designed in a symmetrical and detailed manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Original IAD Object: 12 3/4" in diameter; 1 1/8" deep
Accession Number

1943.8.14481

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64580682

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