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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
Museum record:
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