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Platter and Rack

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, round plate titled "Platter and Rack" by the artist. The plate is white with a wide rim and a flat bottom. The plate has a symmetrical design with a central circle surrounded by five sections that extend outwards like the spokes of a wheel. The central circle is orange with a multicolored design in the center. The five sections are white with a floral design in shades of pink, green, and gold. The rim of the plate has a repeating pattern of oval shapes with floral designs. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 478 px
Public Domain
Yes
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