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Plate with a pair of oxen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is round and white with a wide rim. The plate has a circular design in the center featuring a pair of oxen, surrounded by foliage and other objects. The center circle is bordered by a series of 12 rectangular sections, each separated by a thin line, and containing a plant design. The plate's background is white, and the design is rendered in dark gray or black.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Zhangzhou ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 621 px
Museum record:
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