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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with gold trim and floral designs. Scalloped edge. Two concentric gold circles around a coat of arms; coat of arms contains a shield divided into thirds horizontally, top and bottom thirds white, middle third black with three white stars, a white flower on the bottom third; shield surrounded by a wreath of flowers and leaves. A bird stands on top of the shield. Floral designs between the gold circles and on the outer edge. By artist unknown. Title: Plate.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
599 × 467 px
Museum record:
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Palette

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