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Saucer with Thai mythical figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, shallow dish or saucer with a wide rim. The dish is decorated with a design in the center and around it. The center of the dish has a flower-like motif with five petals. Surrounding the center are five oval shapes resembling leaves, each with a symbol inside. There are also five humanoid figures around the leaves. The background of the image is light gray. The dish is by an unknown artist and is titled "Saucer with Thai mythical figures".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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