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Hexagonal Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal dish by artist. Black and white hexagonal-shaped plate with wavy edges. The plate features a black and white design. The center of the plate has a hexagonal shape with a landscape scene. The landscape scene depicts a mountain, trees, and a body of water. The plate has a decorative border around the edge, featuring various patterns including geometric shapes and floral motifs. The border is dark on a white background. The plate appears to be a ceramic or porcelain material. The plate is displayed on a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1865
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold, green, yellow and violet enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 570 px
Museum record:
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