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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge. Gold rope-like design encircles plate, inner circle larger than outer. Gold zig-zag edge. Center features a coat of arms with shield containing three stars and white flower on black background. Coat of arms surrounded by pink and red flowers, blue, red, and yellow accents. Four clusters of pink and red flowers are equally spaced on plate. A bird sits atop crest. Title: Plate. Artist unlisted.

Artwork details

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