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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic platter with an octagonal shape and gold trim. A gold line borders the rim. The center features a crest with a shield divided into sections, including a black section with three white stars and a white section. The shield is surrounded by a floral arrangement with pink, purple, and blue flowers. A small bird perches on top of the crest. Floral designs in pink, purple, and green are on the rim, spaced evenly apart. The background of the image is gray. Title: Platter. Artist: Not specified.

Artwork Details

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