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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a circular object with a black background with irregular white splotches. The object titled "Saucer" by an unidentified artist, resembles a plate or disc, with a central circular indentation and a raised outer edge. The black areas have a glossy appearance. The white splotches vary in size and shape. The object is set against a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Tortoise shell
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 598 px
Public Domain
Yes
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