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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain saucer with rounded rim and gold trim along edge. Two concentric circles of gold lines around the center. Inside the inner circle, a shield topped with a bird and surrounded by floral designs. The shield has a black band with three white stars across the middle. Gold scrollwork on either side. The outer circle has small floral designs between the gold lines. The background is gray. "Saucer" by artist.

Artwork details

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