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Dish with scene of a woman and children

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a wide rim. The plate is predominantly white with colorful designs. The center of the plate features a woman and two children. The woman, wearing a long dress, sits on a low chair. One child stands on her right and another on her left. They are surrounded by furniture and a plant. The central scene is encircled by a wide orange band with a gold design. This band is surrounded by a broader band with a pink and gold diamond pattern. This pink band contains blue, green and gold designs. The outermost band features a floral pattern with pink flowers and green leaves on a pink and gold background. The plate sits on a grey background with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze polychrome enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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