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Saucer with pomegranates and peaches

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain saucer with blue designs. The saucer has a wide rim and is decorated with a blue and white pattern. The center has a star-shaped design surrounded by two concentric circles. Outside the circles is a design of pomegranates and peaches with leaves. The rim has a repeating blue and black floral design. The saucer is displayed on a small metal stand. The background is a plain gray surface. The title of the image is "Saucer with pomegranates and peaches".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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