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Dish with Camellias

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, white plate with a blue design on it. The plate is centered in the image and viewed from the front at a slight angle. The plate has a wide rim and a flat, shallow body. The blue design on the plate depicts a tree with a twisted trunk and branches, adorned with leaves and flowers. The tree design wraps around the outer edge of the plate. The flowers have five petals and are clustered along the branches. The leaves are oval-shaped and vary in size. The blue design is done in various shades of blue, ranging from light to dark. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a slight shadow on the surface below it. The title of the image is "Dish with Camellias".

Artwork Details

Date
early 20th century
Medium
Porcelainwith underglaze blue (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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