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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a plate. Round plate with flat bottom. The plate has a white background with a black patterned border around the edge. Inside the border are eight sections of different patterns. Four sections have a circular floral design. The other four sections have geometric designs. In the center of the plate is a circular design with a flower-like pattern. The center of the flower has four petals. The background behind the plate is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1700–1780
Medium:
Porcelain with decorations under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 624 px
Museum record:
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