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Soup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a white Soup Plate by artist, likely from the 18th century. The plate has a wide, shallow shape with a flat bottom and slightly raised edges. The plate has an octagonal shape. The plate's rim has a gold-colored decorative pattern around its edge. The plate's rim has a brown band with a gold-colored decorative pattern. The plate's center features a colorful floral design, including pink roses, blue flowers with white spots and green leaves. The plate's background is white. The plate is set against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1736–95
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
542 × 624 px
Museum record:
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