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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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