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Square Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two square dishes side by side. The dishes have a scalloped edge with a decorative border. Each dish has a scene with people wearing old-fashioned clothing and hats. The scenes appear to be outdoors with trees, mountains, and paths. The people in the left dish are on a path near a body of water, with one person blowing a horn-like object. The people in the right dish are on a path with trees and mountains in the background, one person in the center appears to be holding a long object. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The title of the image is "Square Dish" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 323 px
Public Domain
Yes
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