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Octagonal plate with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal plate with floral pattern by artist unknown. The plate has eight sides. The plate is white with a blue floral design. The floral design consists of eight rounded petals around a circular center. The center has a blue and white design. The plate is on a small stand. The background is gray. The plate casts a shadow.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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