Plate with Scene of Offering Coral Plants to the Emperor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate with a wide rim, featuring a colorful scene. The center of the plate shows a man sitting on a throne-like chair under a roofed structure, surrounded by people. A tree with sparse leaves and a fence are behind them. The people wear traditional clothing in shades of yellow, pink, blue, and green. The rim of the plate has a repeating pattern of oval medallions depicting various people and animals. The plate has a gold rim and is set against a dark background. The scene on the plate appears to be titled "Plate with Scene of Offering Coral Plants to the Emperor". The artist is unknown.