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Soup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic soup plate with a wide rim. The plate features a gold rope design around the inner rim and a scalloped edge. The rim is decorated with floral patterns in shades of pink, purple, and green. Inside the plate, a crest is centered, consisting of a brown shield with a black band and three white stars. The shield is surrounded by a floral arrangement and topped with a brown bird. The plate's title is "Soup Plate" by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
600 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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