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Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a gold rim and gold double-lined circle in the center. The plate features a crest or coat of arms in the center, with a black shield containing four white shapes, surrounded by floral designs, a blue and gold helmet, and a bird on top. The plate's rim is decorated with a gold rope-like pattern and a floral pattern around the edge. The background of the image is gray. The artist and title of the plate are "Bread Plate".

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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