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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic platter with octagonal shape, gold rim, and floral design. Center of platter features a crest with a shield, surrounded by a floral wreath and a bird on top. The rim has a repeating pattern of six small floral designs. The platter's background is white. The title of the platter is "Platter" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 443 px
Public Domain
Yes
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