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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge and black trim. The plate has two red lines around the edge with pink and green floral designs between them. Inside the lines is a black shield with white diagonal lines and three gold stars on top. A gold and white object, resembling an egg or teardrop, is centered on the black shield. The shield is surrounded by green leaves and pink flowers. A pink banner with illegible text is below the shield. The plate sits on a yellow surface with a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 506 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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