The image is a photograph of a rectangular metal plate with a decorative design on it. The plate appears to be made of brass or bronze and has a smooth, polished surface. The design on the plate is in the shape of an oval with a central panel in the center. The panel is decorated with intricate patterns and swirls, and there are two smaller panels on either side of the panel. Below the panel, there is Chinese characters written in Chinese characters, which translates to "The plate is a symbol of the Chinese language." The background of the image is beige, and the plate itself is framed with a thin gold border.