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Soup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Soup Plate by Royal Worcester. The image shows a white plate with a gold rim and floral designs. The plate is octagonal in shape. The rim has a rope-like gold border. Inside the rope border is a second floral design. The center of the plate features a crest with a shield and a bird on top. The shield has a white background with a black horizontal stripe and three white stars. The crest is surrounded by floral designs. The background of the image is gray. The plate sits on a surface and casts a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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