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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal plate with a black border and white floral designs around the edge. The plate depicts a black and white image of a woman sitting on a chair, wearing a robe and her hair up. She sits facing a child. The child wears a robe and holds a book. The woman holds a fabric. The background depicts a table with items including a vase with a plant. The plate titled "Plate" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
593 × 624 px
Museum record:
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