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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a scalloped edge. The plate has a white background. A colorful bird with a green head, red and orange body, and long tail is perched on a tree branch with pink flowers and green leaves. The bird is facing right. The plate's border consists of 24 circular medallions in shades of blue, red, and green, some with geometric patterns and others with solid colors. The plate sits on a gray surface against a dark gray background. Title: Plate. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery decorated in polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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