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Dish with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white plate, likely made of ceramic or porcelain, with a gold rim. The plate features a black and white illustration in the center, depicting a mountainous landscape with trees, buildings and a body of water. The illustration style appears to be traditional Chinese art. The plate sits on a plain gray background, which helps to highlight its design and details. The overall appearance suggests that it is a decorative piece, possibly used for serving food or as a collectible item. The title of the piece is "Dish with flowers" and the artist is unknown. The plate is round in shape. The gold rim has an intricate pattern around its edge. The illustration within the plate showcases a serene scene with a large mountain, several trees, and a few buildings. A body of water is also visible in the illustration. The plate's surface is predominantly white, providing a clean backdrop for the black and gold details.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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