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Saucer with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a glossy finish. Two birds are painted on the plate. One bird is flying, while the other sits on a branch. The flying bird has pink and white feathers, with black tail and wing tips, and a yellow beak. The perched bird has brown and pink feathers, with a black head and yellow beak. The birds are surrounded by pink flowers and green stems. The plate sits on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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