Dish with ladies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wide, white porcelain dish with a blue design, titled "Dish with ladies" by an unknown artist. The dish is circular and stands on a small, beige stand. The dish has a wide rim with a scalloped edge and is decorated with 8 sections, each containing a different scene. In the center of the dish, a woman in a long dress sits on the floor, leaning on a table with one leg bent. The woman holds an object in her right hand and appears to be smoking a pipe. The woman wears a head covering. The outer rim of the dish features 8 panels, each with a different scene. The scenes depict women engaging in various activities, such as sitting on furniture, touching plants, and interacting with objects. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface, possibly a table or shelf, with a subtle shadow underneath.