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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white plates with a floral pattern. The plates are round and have a wide rim. The rim has a decorative border with a leaf-like design. Inside the plates, there are two concentric circles. The inner circle of both plates features a flower-like design. The outer circle of both plates has a design of stems with leaves. The stems and leaves are scattered around the plate. The plates are placed side by side on a flat surface. The background is a plain gray color. The overall design and pattern of both plates are similar but not identical. The artist is unidentified but is likely associated with "Plate".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 316 px
Museum record:
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