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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round, white plate with a gold rim. The plate features a central circular area surrounded by six triangular sections. The center has a brown background with a multicolored bird. The triangular sections are white with various colorful designs including birds, flowers, and greenery. The plate has a green and gold patterned border. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. A subtle shadow is cast by the plate.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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