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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saucer by Unknown Artist shows a large, round, shallow bowl with a wide rim. The bowl has a white background with a gold rim and a gold circle in the center. The center of the bowl has a small circle with a red and blue design. Surrounding the center circle are four oval-shaped sections, each containing a different colorful design featuring birds, flowers, and greenery. The oval sections are separated by a decorative border of green, red, and gold swirling patterns, flowers, and birds. The background of the image is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–66
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 483 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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