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Plaque with Theme of the "Hundred Antiques"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black frame surrounds a mosaic artwork. The mosaic depicts various objects on a light blue background with a geometric pattern. Objects include a red table with a basket on top, a white vase with red designs, a yellow basket with items inside, a black and white striped basket, and a black box with a green and red design. There are also various other items, including what appears to be a lamp. The mosaic is made up of small, intricately arranged pieces of material, possibly glass or ceramic. The frame has a glossy finish and appears to be made of wood. The artwork is titled "Plaque with Theme of the Hundred Antiques" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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