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Large Octagonal Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large octagonal plate by artist. The plate is octagonal in shape with a flat bottom and angled sides. The plate's design features a blue and white color scheme. The plate's border consists of two distinct patterns: - The inner border has a repeating diamond pattern with a white background and blue outline. - The outer border features a geometric pattern consisting of interlocking shapes in blue and white. The plate's central scene depicts a landscape with trees, mountains, and people in boats on water. The central scene is rendered in various shades of blue. The plate's background is a light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Kameyama ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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