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late 18th–19th century · Painted enamel on copper · Asian Art

Although the subject of this scene cannot be identified, the chubbiness of the child and his lack of clothing suggest that he was inspired by European depictions of cherubs, the angelic figures often shown as attendants of Greek or Roman gods. It seems likely that the decoration of this dish was inspired by a European print of a goddess from the classical world.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 18th–19th century

Medium

Painted enamel on copper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Clark Thompson, 1923