Octagonal plate with flat bottom, 12 sides, and scalloped edge. The plate's center features a circular scene depicting a bridge over a body of water and trees. The central scene is surrounded by a white border then a patterned band consisting of a crisscross design on a black background with curvilinear white designs with black details. The curvilinear white design takes the shape of a leaf with a stem surrounded by curled tendrils. The plate appears to be ceramic or porcelain with a white background. The image is in black and white. The title of the plate is "Plate". The artist is unknown.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 18th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain decorated in polychrome and gold enamels (Arita ware, Imari style)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 570 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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