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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, flat platter with a colorful design. The platter has a white base and is divided into five sections by lines that extend from a circle in the center. Each section contains a floral design with pink flowers, green leaves, and birds. The border of the platter is decorated with a green, pink, and gold pattern. There is a gold rim around the edge of the platter. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow underneath the platter. The title of the image is "Platter".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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