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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
Museum record:
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