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Plate with chrysanthemums and peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large white plate with rounded rim and blue floral design on interior. The plate has a wide, rounded body with a narrow foot. The interior features a blue and white design with chrysanthemums and peonies. The design on the interior of the plate consists of a central cluster of four blue chrysanthemums surrounded by four blue peonies. The flowers are connected by curved stems with leaves. The central floral design is enclosed within a scalloped border. The rim of the plate has a blue scrolling floral design. The plate's background is white, and the exterior is not visible. The plate is set against a black-to-white gradient background.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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