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Large Octagonal Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Large Octagonal Plate by artist is blue and white. The plate has eight sides. The plate has a border with a repeating pattern of white circles on a blue background inside a blue geometric line design on a white background. The plate's scene depicts people in boats on water with trees and mountains. The plate appears to be on a beige surface in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Kameyama ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 470 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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