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Plate with two deer amid flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate features a white interior with a raised floral pattern and two deer surrounded by flowers. The plate has a black rim. The background of the image is dark gray, with the plate casting a shadow. The plate is round and shallow.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Porcelain with mold-impressed decoration under ivory white glaze (Ding ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
488 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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