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Platter with the story of Pan An

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a colorful illustration of a courtyard scene. The plate depicts a large open area surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs. People in traditional Chinese clothing are standing and walking around the courtyard. Some are accompanied by dogs. A horse and a donkey are present in the lower part of the scene. The border of the plate features a design with flowers, leaves, and vines. The scene on the plate is titled "Platter with the story of Pan An" and is attributed to an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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