

Bread Plate
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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