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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a flat rim and a wide, shallow body. The plate features a landscape design in shades of gray, with horizontal lines that resemble sand dunes or waves. Small clusters of plants or trees are scattered across the plate, giving a sense of depth to the landscape. The plate is presented against a dark background, which helps to highlight its details. The image is in black and white. The title of the plate is "Plate".

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 583 px
Museum record:
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