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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of round dish. Scalloped edge. Pattern of four-pointed shapes around edge. Inner pattern of scrolling lines and four-petaled flowers. Central image of woman in traditional dress sitting on chair, looking right. Woman's hair pulled back in bun. Number above woman's head. Background light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 601 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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