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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
Public Domain
Yes
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