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Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with a wide rim. The rim has an orange rope pattern border on the inside and outside edge. The inner rim has a repeating pattern of small colorful flowers. The center of the plate has a shield surrounded by colorful floral patterns and a bird on top. The shield is divided into sections with a black band across the middle with white flowers. The plate sits on a gray background with a subtle shadow underneath. The plate is titled "Bread Plate" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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