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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, shallow dish with a white interior. A blue and orange bird with a yellow crest, large white eye, and long tail is painted in the center. The bird has one leg lifted. It stands on a brown branch with green foliage. The dish has a thin, dark rim. The background of the image is gray. The title is "Saucer" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Earthenware, spatterware
Dimensions
599 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
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