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Dish with Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, white plate. The plate has a wavy edge. The plate has a floral design etched into it. The plate sits on a plain background. The plate's title is "Dish with Peonies" by an unidentified artist. The plate is photographed in black and white. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. The plate appears to have a ribbed exterior edge. The plate's background is a plain wall. The plate's surface is smooth except for the etched design.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th–early 15th century
Medium
Stoneware with incised decoration under celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
484 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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