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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge and gold trim. Gold rope design encircles the center. Center of plate features a crest with a shield divided into sections, including a black section with 3 white stars and a white section with a white flower. The shield is surrounded by floral designs and a bird perches on top. Floral designs also appear near the edge. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. Plate titled "Plate" by artist.

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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