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
- Museum record:
- View original
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