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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a round, flat dish with a floral design. The dish has a scalloped edge. A thin line delineates the outer edge of the plate. A thicker line delineates the inner edge of the plate. The plate has a wide rim with a design of radiating lines, each adorned with a flower and leaves. The center of the plate features a circular design with a flower surrounded by leaves and smaller flowers. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray area to the right of the plate. The artist is not visually identifiable. The title of the piece is "Dish".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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