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Plate (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate has a wide circular body with a flat base. The plate's rim features an ornate black design. The rim also has a repeating pattern of flower blossoms on branches. A dragon design in light gray is present in the center. The plate is primarily white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain decorated in underglaze enamels (Arita ware, Imari style)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 588 px
Museum record:
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