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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic platter with octagonal shape and gold trim. The platter has a wide rim with a gold border. The rim has a floral pattern around it with pink, purple and blue flowers and green leaves. The center of the platter has a crest or coat of arms with a bird on top. The crest contains a blue and gold shield with a white flower and three white stars on a black background in the center. The crest is surrounded by a floral pattern. The platter has a gold trim around the edge and a double gold line inside. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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