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Soup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Soup Plate by manufacturer. White plate with scalloped edges. Gold trim encircles the plate in two circles. The inner circle features a rope-like design. The plate displays a crest with a shield divided into sections. The top section features a blue field with a gold object. The middle section displays three white stars on a black background. The crest includes a bird perched on top. Floral motifs in pink, purple, and green adorn the plate. The outer rim exhibits a gold leaf pattern. The plate sits on a gray background.

Artwork details

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