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Dish with ladies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a round plate titled "Dish with ladies" by an unknown artist. The plate features a black-and-white illustration of a scene with four women and a child. The women wear traditional Asian clothing. One woman sits on a chair; another stands beside her. A third woman stands on the left; a fourth woman rides a horse. The scene is set outdoors with trees, a bridge, and a building in the background. In the foreground are a low table with items on it and two large ceramic pieces. The plate has a decorative border around the edge. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 579 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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