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Plate with human figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a wide rim. The plate is predominantly white with a blue rim. The center features a blue and orange circular design with a human figure in blue. Surrounding the center are concentric circles with green, orange, and blue patterns. The outer rim has a floral pattern with green, orange, blue, and white designs. The plate is set against a plain white background. Title: Plate with human figures. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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