Dessert Plate
CultureChinese
Datelate 19th century
MediumPorcelain with enamel
Dimensions Overall: 8 inches (20.32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Foresman
Object number2007.22.3
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DescriptionSmall, circular plate with enamel-decorated top and plain back. The central image in blue enamel with gold highlighting is of an urn overflowing with flowers and foliage. This inner decoration is surrounded by a thin blue band in enamel with gilded stars; this, in turn, is circled by a wide border of multicolored moths and butterflies in yellow, blue, red, green, and white enamel with gilding. There is a wide outer border of pink and red flowers and blue leaves in enamel and a gilded rim.
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