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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white platter with an octagonal shape and wavy edges. A gold rope design borders the edge and surrounds a central emblem. The emblem features three black stars on a white background with a black horizontal band and a white floral design on it. A brown bird perches on top of a pole within the emblem. The emblem is surrounded by floral patterns and colors. The platter sits on a gray surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the image is "Platter".

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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