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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, white plate with a wide rim. The rim has a herringbone pattern. The center of the plate has a small table with a plant on top. Surrounding the table are eight abstract objects. The objects have curved shapes on top and bottom with protrusions on the sides. Some have flat rectangular pieces next to them. The plate sits on a small stand.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 615 px
Public Domain
Yes
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