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Platter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain platter with octagonal shape and gold trim along the edge. The platter has a coat of arms in the center featuring a shield with three stars on a black background and a white bottom half. A bird perches on top of the shield. Floral designs are scattered around the edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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