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Soup Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, white plate with a decorative border and a landscape scene in the center. The plate has a wide, flat rim with a raised edge. The border of the plate features a repeating design of curved, scroll-like patterns. Inside the border, there is a narrow ring of small, indistinguishable designs. The center of the plate features a circular landscape scene in shades of gray. The scene depicts a river or stream running through a rural area with trees and fences. The plate titled "Soup Plate" is by the artist Spode.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
600 × 563 px
Museum record:
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