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Bread Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a wide rim. The plate has a gold rim and a thin gold line forming a circle in the center. The plate features a colorful crest or coat of arms in the center, adorned with a bird on top. The crest includes various flowers and foliage around it. The rim of the plate has a repeating pattern of small flowers and foliage. The plate titled "Bread Plate" is by artist "Chippendale".

Artwork Details

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