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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
Public Domain
Yes
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