Plate

Gorodayu Shonzui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by Gorodayu Shonzui is a circular plate with a white background and dark-colored design. The plate features two birds perched on a bamboo stalk with leaves. The rim of the plate is uneven and has a dark-colored border with a rough texture. The plate's design consists of dark-colored lines and shapes, predominantly on the interior. A darker area is on the left and bottom. The plate appears to be made of ceramic material. The plate's surface is mostly flat with slightly raised edges.