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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white oval platter by artist Platter. The platter has a wide outer rim that is black with a white outline, with a repeating pattern of tiny shapes along the inner edge. A narrower white band with a repeating pattern of tiny shapes along both edges follows. A larger white band follows with a repeating pattern of tiny shapes along the inner edge. A small oval scene in the center depicts a tree on a hill. The oval scene has a floral patterned border. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1790–1800
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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