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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a round plate with a black and white design. The plate has a circular shape and a flat surface, with a raised edge around its perimeter. The plate's surface features a design with two large ships and one has a pointed bow and a flat stern with structures on top; the other ship has a flat bottom and several stacks. The background of the plate's surface is light-colored with darker spots and lines. The plate's surface appears weathered with visible scratches and wear on the edge. The title of the plate is "Plate" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery; flat with raised rim; design of landscape with flying geese, sailboats and thatched cottage in pine grove, painted in iron pigment on surface of plate (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
531 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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