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Square Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square dish with a white background and a square shape with slightly rounded corners. The dish has a flat bottom and slightly sloping sides. The interior features a white square in the center with a circular design. The exterior and interior of the dish are decorated with various designs including a bird, a dragon, floral patterns, and geometric shapes. The dominant colors are black and white. Square Dish by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Imari ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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