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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate by unknown artist depicts a large, round ceramic plate with a wide rim. The plate has a white base color. There is a cracked pattern on the plate in black. The rim of the plate features a floral design with small flowers and branches. The center of the plate has a circular design with a tree-like branch and flowers. There are two concentric circles around the center design. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the plate is sitting on.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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