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Plate with Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate with Peonies by Shofu is a blue and white plate. The plate is round. The inside of the plate features a blue design on a white background. The design on the inside of the plate has a floral pattern featuring peonies. There are two concentric circular bands of design inside the plate. The inner band depicts a large peony plant with many flowers. The outer band features smaller plants with flowers, leaves, and stems. The outside of the plate is not visible. The plate is standing on its side, and the background is dark gray to black, with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Stoneware painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze
Culture
Vietnam
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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