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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal plate with a flat bottom and angled sides. The plate features a design on a light background with a central flower arrangement surrounded by leaves and foliage on an octagonal panel. The rim has eight circular and oval medallions. Four have a lattice pattern and four a scale-like pattern. The spaces between the medallions have a floral design with leaves. The medallions and the floral design are on a dark background. The plate by William Josiah Sponge.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
586 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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