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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic platter with gold trim and floral designs. The platter is octagonal with uneven sides. A gold rope-like pattern borders the rim and a similar design encircles a central crest. The crest features a bird on top and is surrounded by pink and purple flowers and green leaves. Small floral designs adorn the upper and lower surfaces. A gold line runs along the edge. The title is "Platter" and the artist is unspecified.

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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