European Sculpture and Decorative ArtsCeramics-Porcelain-Exportca. 1840 (?)Hot water plate is a ceramics-porcelain-export of Chinese, for Indian market origin created in ca. 1840 (?) using hard-paste porcelain measuring Overall: 8 1/2 × 12 9/16 in. (21.6 × 31.9 cm) — now part of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Hard-paste porcelain |
| Dimensions | Overall: 8 1/2 × 12 9/16 in. (21.6 × 31.9 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Porcelain-Export |
| Department | European Sculpture and Decorative Arts |
| Credit Line | Helena Woolworth McCann Collection, Gift of Winfield Foundation, 1951 |
| Date | ca. 1840 (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Chinese, for Indian market culture. The estimated date range is 1835 – 1845.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Hot water plate?
Hot water plate is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Hot water plate created?
Hot water plate dates to ca. 1840 (?).
What material is Hot water plate made from?
Hot water plate is crafted from hard-paste porcelain.
Is Hot water plate in the public domain?
Hot water plate is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026