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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dish, an artist not specified, depicts a large, round, flat plate with a wide rim. The plate has a light-colored body with a darker rim. The interior features a design in the center. The central design element is a dragon. The dragon is surrounded by flames or smoke. The dragon faces the left side. The plate sits on a surface and casts a shadow. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Painted enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 586 px
Museum record:
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