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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
Museum record:
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