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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a plate titled "Plate" by an unknown artist. The plate is round and white with a wide rim. The plate features a design with a central floral pattern surrounded by a circular border. The central design consists of several flowers and leaves. The circular border around the center has a leaf-like pattern. The outer rim of the plate has a floral and leaf design. The background of the image is gray, with the plate casting a shadow on the surface below it. The plate appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The overall image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Imari style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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