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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of circular dish. Dark border around rim of dish. Border made of curled tendrils. Scalloped edge. Body of dish features gray and white tones with embossed image of prancing horse-like creature. Tail wrapped around body. Windswept mane. Raised hooves, two on left side and one on right. Small grassy field in background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pottery decorated at center (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 603 px
Public Domain
Yes
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