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Plate with flower basket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate, titled "Plate with flower basket" by its artist, is blue and white. The plate is round with a scalloped edge. The center of the plate features a blue and white design depicting a basket with flowers. The basket has a handle at the top and is filled with several flowering branches. The basket sits within a circle. The rim of the plate is decorated with a blue and white pattern resembling a mosaic or crackle design. The plate has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is off-white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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