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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver plate with a scalloped rim, decorated with an engraving of flowers and leaves. The plate has a rounded shape with a wavy edge. The engraving on the plate features a large flower at the bottom, with several smaller flowers and leaves above it. The background of the plate is plain. The plate appears to be made of metal, likely silver, and has a reflective surface. It is positioned at an angle, with its front facing slightly towards the right. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. The background is a gradient of dark to light gray. Title: Plate Artist: Aldo Bonadei.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit
Culture
China
Dimensions
497 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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