Plate
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Plate

TitlePlate
Date1785–90 18th century
MediumPorcelain
OriginChinese, for American market Chinese
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of James T. Woodward, 1910
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustrationOrnithological plates

About this artwork

“Plate” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1785–90. It is executed in porcelain. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration, ornithological plates tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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