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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a dragon design. The dragon is gold with green highlights on its mane and eyebrows. It has a green and gold headpiece. The dragon's body is depicted in a dynamic, swirling motion with its head at the top center. The dragon's mouth is open, showing its tongue. Its claws are visible. The plate background is white. There are orange and green flames and smoke around the dragon. The plate is set against a dark gray background. The artist is unknown but titled "Dish".

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Porcelain (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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