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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with a gold rim and gold double-lined circle in the center, floral designs around the inner rim and saucer. A shield with a crest and a bird on top is in the center. The shield has three black stars on a white background on top, then a black band with white dots, and a red band with white dots on the bottom. The saucer is titled "Saucer" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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