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Plate with bamboo and grape vines

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a white background and blue design. The plate has a wide rim with a blue patterned border. Inside the rim, a circular design features blue bamboo stalks on the left and blue grape vines with grapes on the right. The plate is displayed on a small stand. The background is a gradient from light brown at the bottom to grey at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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