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Covered Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White covered platter with a rounded rectangular body, flat handles on the long sides and scalloped edges. Gold trim lines the edge. The cover is domed with a gold handle on top. A crest is on the front with a shield bearing three stripes and a crown and torse above; the shield is surrounded by floral wreaths. Floral motifs are painted on the body and cover. By artist, Covered Platter.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
600 × 398 px
Museum record:
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