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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat dish with a wide rim. The dish has a circular design in the center, with a series of concentric lines and geometric shapes. The center circle is surrounded by a pattern of flowers and foliage. Three circular areas with raised designs are positioned around the dish, each containing a symbol or character. The background of the dish features an intricate pattern of flowers, leaves, and swirling shapes. The image is in black and white. The title of the piece is "Saucer".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Painted enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 607 px
Museum record:
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