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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large bowl with wide mouth and rounded body. The bowl features an intricate design with a floral pattern on the inside and outside. The inside has a large flower-like motif in the center, surrounded by smaller flowers and geometric patterns. The outside has a repeating geometric pattern. The bowl appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or another reflective material, and has a shiny appearance. The background is a plain gray surface with a lighter gray wall behind it. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Dish".

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamel (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 438 px
Museum record:
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