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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge, gold trim around the rim and a thicker gold rope design around the center. A crest in the center features a shield with three stars on a black background and a white bottom half with a flower. The shield is surrounded by a floral wreath and topped with a bird. Small floral designs are scattered around the plate. The plate is titled "Plate" and the artist is unspecified.

Artwork details

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