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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
Museum record:
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