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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a plate by artist Majolica. The plate has a wide rim decorated with a dense arrangement of dark floral patterns. Inside the rim are two winged human figures reclining on either side. The centre of the plate depicts a black and white scene of people in 18th century clothing standing near a horse. A bird flies overhead. The plate sits on a surface against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain (Export ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
593 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette