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Large Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Dish by an unknown artist depicts a round, flat dish with a wide rim. The dish has a glossy black background. A large rooster and smaller chicken are centered. The rooster faces left. It has a large comb on top of its head and long, flowing tail feathers. The chickens are surrounded by a tree with sparse leaves and flowers. The tree grows from the left side. There are also plants with long, thin leaves around the bottom and right side. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and green enamel (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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