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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a plate. Round plate with a wide rim. The plate has a design on the inside and outside of the rim. The design on the rim is a repeating pattern of circles with dots. The inside of the plate has three concentric circles. The center circle has a sunburst pattern. The middle circle has a floral pattern. The plate is reflective and shiny. A ruler is placed underneath the plate. Plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with white slip decoration on light blue glaze ("Swatow" ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
593 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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