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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a wide rim. The plate's center depicts a bridge scene with two people; one on the bridge carrying baskets, the other on the ground. The plate's border has a white background with short vertical lines. A purple band with a geometric pattern encircles the center scene. The rim is gold. There are several circular designs around the purple band. The plate's edge has gold detailing. The background of the image is gray. The plate titled "Dish" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1736–95
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
599 × 595 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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