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Plate with Scene of Offering Tribute

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is round and white with a wide rim. The center of the plate depicts a scene of people gathered around a table with offerings. There are trees and buildings in the background. The rim of the plate is decorated with a series of circular scenes. Each scene shows people engaging in various activities, such as riding horses or holding objects. The scenes are separated by blue lines and filled with colorful designs. The plate sits on a gray surface against a black background. The title of the plate is "Plate with Scene of Offering Tribute" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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