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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal platter with floral design. The platter has a wide decorative border around the edge. The border features a repeating pattern of scrolling foliage and flowers. The center of the platter has a large floral arrangement on the right and four smaller floral designs on the left. The platter has a flat, smooth surface and a slightly raised edge. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1736–95
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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