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Footed dish with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish has a wide, shallow bowl and a short, narrow stem. The bowl has two small handles on opposite sides near the rim. The body of the dish is decorated with a floral pattern. The floral pattern consists of white flowers and leaves on a dark background. The bowl and stem are one piece. The base of the stem is wider than the top. The surface of the dish appears glossy. The image is in black and white. The background is light gray. The dish is by Artist Unknown, and it is titled "Footed dish with floral pattern".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 373 px
Public Domain
Yes
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