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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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