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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
Museum record:
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