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Plate with two crabs and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round, white plate with a shallow recessed center. Two dark-colored crabs are depicted facing each other at the top center. A floral design in dark color is around the edge, with leaves and flowers. A large flower and leaves are on the bottom. Some small numbers are printed at the top center.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 569 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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