Hot Water Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal plate with two handles, "Hot Water Plate" by an unknown artist. The plate has a scalloped edge and is predominantly white with a dark-colored pattern around the rim. The inner rim of the plate features a wavy line design. Inside the plate is a landscape scene depicting buildings, trees, a bridge, and a body of water with boats. The scene includes a pagoda-style building and a bridge over the water. The plate has a wide border around the scene with a repeating pattern. The background of the image is light gray. The plate is displayed on a white surface.