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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge and gold trim. Gold rope design encircles center. Center of plate features a crest with a bird on top and a shield; shield has three stars on top half and white bottom half. Crest is surrounded by floral design. Floral designs also at top, bottom, left and right of plate. Gold trim around edge of plate. Gray to white background.

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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