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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
Public Domain
Yes
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