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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a white background and gold trim. The plate features four oval-shaped sections, each containing a colorful floral design with pink flowers, green leaves, and butterflies. A circular section in the center of the plate has a gold border and a large, stylized letter "P" in red, blue, and gold. The plate's border is decorated with a green and gold pattern. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the plate casting a shadow on the surface below it. The plate appears to be titled "Plate" and is an artwork by an unnamed artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860–66
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
599 × 514 px
Museum record:
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