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Dish with figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is a white ceramic plate with a blue design. The plate has a scalloped edge and a blue patterned border around the rim. Inside the plate, there is a blue and white scene depicting a man standing and holding an object. The man wears a long-sleeved top and pants. Behind the man, there appears to be a building with a curtain. The background of the plate's interior is white. The plate sits on a plain surface, which is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 546 px
Museum record:
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