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Plate with Monkey, Bees, Magpie, and Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a wide rim, predominantly white with blue designs. The rim has a blue and white pattern of interlocking swirls and floral motifs. The center of the plate features a blue and white scene with a tree, a monkey, two bees, a magpie, and two deer. The plate is displayed on a small stand, angled slightly towards the viewer. The background is light gray. The plate is titled "Plate with Monkey, Bees, Magpie, and Deer". The style is suggestive of Chinese export porcelain.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with blue underglaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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