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Large Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Dish by Isamu Noguchi: A large circular plate with a flat bottom and sloping sides. The plate is primarily white with a wide decorative border around the edge. The border features various oval shapes with different designs, including abstract patterns and floral motifs. Inside the border, there are several curved sections with black and white designs, including a large wave-like pattern and a floral pattern. In the center of the plate, a large curved section features a floral design. The overall design is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 583 px
Museum record:
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