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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with a gold rim. The plate has a wide rim with a small circular emblem in the top center; the emblem contains a design in red and gold. The center of the plate features a circular design comprising a person standing on a rock surrounded by long curved lines. The person in the center wears a long dress and holds their right arm up. Two pink flowers adorn the bottom of the design. The plate sits on a purple background. A shadow is visible beneath the plate. Title: Plate Artist: Spode

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1786
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
432 × 625 px
Museum record:
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