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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a black and white photograph of a decorative dish titled "Dish" by an unknown artist. The dish has a round shape with a scalloped edge. The center of the dish features a large capital letter "D" surrounded by four rounded triangular sections, each containing a floral design. The sections are separated by a dark floral patterned border. The outer edge of the dish also features a dark floral patterned border. The background of the image is light gray with a shadow cast by the dish. The dish is positioned facing forward, slightly tilted towards the viewer.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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