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Plate with Phoenix and Mythical Qilin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with scalloped edge. The center of the plate depicts a blue and gold phoenix standing on a green hill, surrounded by green leaves. A blue and brown mythical qilin stands to the right of the phoenix. The rim of the plate features a colorful design with various animals, including birds, deer, and insects, amidst trees and foliage. The design on the plate includes green, blue, red, and gold colors.

Artwork details

Date:
1678–88
Medium:
Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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