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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a round plate. The plate has a wide rim with an ornate design around the edge. The design consists of a repeating pattern of curved shapes. Inside this border is a smooth area with a second, inner circular border that is wider and has a leaf-like design. In the center of the plate is a small, circular painting of a landscape. The landscape shows a tree on the left, a body of water, and a grassy area on the right. The plate is displayed on a plain white background. The title of the image is "Platter".

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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