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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain saucer with gold rim and gold double-lined circle inside. The saucer, titled "Saucer" by its artist, has a crest in the center featuring a shield with a black band and three white stars, surrounded by a gold wreath; the wreath is adorned with pink, purple, green, and blue flowers. A brown bird is perched on top of the wreath. The rim of the saucer features a repeating pattern of purple flowers and gold accents. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 539 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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