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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Saucer by Famille Rose. The saucer is white with a wide circular body and a narrow base. The rim is gold with an uneven edge. The center has a crest with a shield and three stars on a black background; a bird stands on top. The crest is surrounded by floral designs. There are two concentric gold circles around the crest; the outer circle has a rope design. The saucer's inner wall has a design of scattered flowers; the rim is gold. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

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