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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge. Gold trim on rim and one inner circle. Inner circle not complete. Four floral motifs with pink flowers. Central motif features a shield with three stars on top half, white bottom half with four-leaf clover. Shield surrounded by floral wreath with pink flowers, blue and yellow accents. A figure on either side. A bird on top. Background fades from dark gray to light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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