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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain platter with gold trim and floral designs. The platter is octagonal with rounded corners. It has a wide rim with a gold rope-like border. The rim features purple, pink, and red flowers with green leaves. The center of the platter has a crest with a shield and a bird on top. The shield is divided into sections with different colors and designs. The crest is surrounded by more floral designs. The background of the image is gray.

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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