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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is a circular dish with a decorative rim and a central design. The plate has a white background with a wide inner border and a narrower outer border, both featuring a repeating pattern of curved shapes. The inner border is wider and features a delicate design with small curved lines. The outer border has a more intricate design with curved lines and shapes. The central design is a circular scene depicting a landscape with trees, bushes, and a path or road. The scene appears to be a rural or natural setting with a few people present. The plate is shown from the front, angled slightly towards the right. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
599 × 522 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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