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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, white plate with scalloped edge. The plate has two concentric circles around the edge. The outer circle is blue and gold; the inner circle blue, gold and red. Inside the plate are two female figures on either side of a shield. The figure on the left wears a blue dress and a red cloak and holds a spear. The figure on the right wears a yellow dress and a blindfold and holds scales. Above the shield is a bird with outstretched wings. The plate sits on a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 601 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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