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Tray in the Shape of a Flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and gold decorative tray. The tray has a blue base color. The tray's shape resembles a flower or a leaf with an irregular edge that has rounded scalloped sections. The tray is predominantly dark blue with a gold design. The gold design consists of swirling lines and shapes, including a symmetrical floral pattern in the center. The edge of the tray is outlined in gold. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The image appears to be a product photo.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Painted enamel and gilding on copper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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