The Saucer by unknown artist shows a man on a donkey surrounded by three sheep. The man has a beard and a hat, and he appears to be herding the animals. The man wears a long robe. The background includes a tree, rocks, and mountains. The scene appears to be set outdoors in a rural or natural setting. The plate is irregularly shaped with a rough edge. The image is in black and white.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 18th–first half of the 19th century
- Medium:
- Moulded porcelain painted in overglaze black, red, and gilt
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 593 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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