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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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