Artwork preview

Square Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two square dishes. Dishes have wavy edges and ornate dark borders. The dish on the left shows a woman standing indoors surrounded by two children on the floor. The woman wears a long dress and a hat; she is holding a baby; one child crawls on the floor with outstretched arms. The room has a tiled floor and there are two posts with curtains. The dish on the right depicts three people outdoors. The two men wear old-fashioned clothing including boots, coats and hats, one carries a cane. A child stands to the left of the men. The background includes trees and rocks. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette