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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Saucer by unknown artist shows a white porcelain plate with a wide, shallow body and a flat base. The plate features a black and white design with a central circular motif depicting a seated figure in a traditional setting. Inside the circular motif are concentric rings, one featuring a scalloped or flame-like pattern and another featuring a geometric pattern. The outer ring features stylized botanical motifs including flowers, leaves and tendrils. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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