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Saucer with squirrels and grape vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White saucer with scalloped edge and gold trim. Red and gold illustrations of squirrels and grape vines on the saucer. The saucer has a glossy finish. The saucer is placed on a white surface. Three squirrels are depicted on the saucer, two on the bottom half and one on top near the edge. The squirrels have red and gold coloring. There are red grapes and leaves along the edge. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

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