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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
Museum record:
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