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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round plate with flat bottom and slightly raised edge. Plate features a white background with black designs. The plate's wide border has intricate designs including foliage. The center of the plate depicts a scene with people on a raised platform and people on horseback. The people are wearing traditional Asian clothing. A tree is on the right side. A building with an arched opening is on the left side. A roof extends over the platform. Clouds are in the sky. The plate sits on a shelf against a plain background. A small sign is in front of the plate.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (so-called "rose-verte" type)
Culture
China
Dimensions
593 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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