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Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with a wide rim. The plate has a gold rim and a gold rope-like design encircling the center. The center of the plate features a crest with a shield containing three white stars on a black background, surrounded by floral designs and a bird on top. The plate's rim is decorated with a repeating pattern of multicolored flowers. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark to light. The plate is titled "Bread Plate" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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