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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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