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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic platter with octagonal shape and gold trim around the edge. The center features a crest with a bird on top, surrounded by an orange wreath and floral designs. The crest itself has three black stars on a white background. A thin gold line encircles the center of the platter. The rim is decorated with floral patterns in pink, purple, green, and orange hues.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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