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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal plate with a white background and black designs. The plate has a flat bottom with a recessed center and a raised rim. The rim is decorated with a repeating pattern of flowers and foliage. There are also four oval medallions around the rim, each containing an image of two birds. The plate's edge is scalloped. Small numbers are printed on the bottom of the plate. The plate appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
592 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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