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Plate (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is round and white with a wide rim. The rim has a black and white design around the edge. Inside the rim, there are illustrations of leaves and fruit on branches. In the center of the plate, there is a large circular design featuring a dragon. The dragon is surrounded by a circle with a pattern around it. There are also illustrations of various sea creatures around the dragon.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in underglaze enamels (Arita ware, Imari style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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