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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large white ceramic plate with a scalloped edge. The plate's rim has a blue outer line and a brown inner line with a repeating geometric pattern. A large circular design on the plate's face features a brown stitched line and a blue outer line. The plate's center depicts a three-masted sailing ship with a reddish-brown hull and sails, and red flags. The ship floats on green water. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 609 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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