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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a round, shallow dish titled "Saucer" by an unknown artist. The dish has a wide mouth and a flat bottom. The interior of the dish is decorated with a design. A white circle in the center contains a plant with leaves and berries. The rest of the interior is black with a pattern of various white designs, including houses, trees, and abstract shapes. The rim of the dish has a decorative border. The dish is displayed on a small metal stand. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. A crack runs through the dish. The number 950 is etched into the bottom of the dish.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with iron red, gold and blue under the glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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