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Dish with ladies and boy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with scalloped edge, featuring a chain-link pattern around the rim. The plate's interior depicts two women and a boy in traditional Asian clothing. The women stand on the left, one holding flowers. The boy crouches on the right. The scene includes trees, bushes, and a body of water. A large character is on the right side. The plate's border includes a leafy design. The background of the image is plain. The title of the piece is "Dish with ladies and boy". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, and reticulated decoration (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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