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Dish with figures by a lotus pond

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White dish with a scalloped edge and gold trim. The dish features a colorful scene with two people, one man and one woman, in traditional clothing. The man sits on a green surface, and the woman stands beside him, holding a red object. They are surrounded by lotus flowers and leaves in shades of blue, green, red, and yellow. A tree with long, thin leaves is visible in the background. The dish sits on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or countertop.

Artwork Details

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