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Plate with Molded Rim and Decoration of Kakiemon-Style Tiger and Bamboo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate has a molded rim, rounded and raised. The plate's body is white with a circular design inside. A tiger is depicted in the center, to the left of three stalks of bamboo. The tiger appears to be jumping or crouching, with its tail extended behind it. The plate's rim features a design of winding lines and various plants, including trees and bamboo shoots. The overall design on the plate is done in black. The plate is presented against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1755
Medium
Underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 467 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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