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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate by an unknown artist depicts a white plate with a circular design. The plate has a wide rim and is predominantly white with black designs. There are four rectangular stamps around the edge of the plate, one in each cardinal direction. Inside the plate, there is a large circle with a mountainous landscape and a boat. Outside the circle but inside the plate are four floral designs, one in each corner.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Porcelaneous ware painted in overglaze polychrome enamels ("Swatow ware")
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 493 px
Museum record:
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