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Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bread Plate by Chelsea features a white plate with a gold rim. The plate displays a crest in the center with a bird on top. The crest contains a shield with three white flowers on a black background. The plate also features two gold circles around the crest. The plate's rim is decorated with floral patterns. The plate is displayed on a grey background.

Artwork Details

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