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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
Museum record:
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