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Dish with scene of a family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is a round, white plate with a blue design. The plate has a wide rim and a recessed center. The blue design on the plate depicts a scene of a family in a courtyard. There are people sitting and standing in the courtyard, and there are also trees and other foliage. The rim of the plate has a decorative border featuring trees, foliage, and people. The background of the image is a gradient that goes from black at the top to white at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. The dish is titled "Dish with scene of a family" by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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