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Large Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Dish by Delft. A large, round plate with a white rim. The plate features a dark background with white circular designs. The circular designs contain various illustrations including flowers with four to six petals, detailed foliage, trees, a figure standing under a tree, and pond scenes. The circular designs are separated by illustrations of flowers with five or more petals. A small white display label is placed in front of the plate.

Artwork details

Date:
1720
Medium:
White porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels and gold (Arita ware, Ko Imari style)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 585 px
Museum record:
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