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Plate with Monogram of the Dutch East India Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is blue and white. The plate is round and has a wide rim. The center of the plate features a monogram. The monogram consists of two curved lines on either side of a vertical line with a curved base. The plate's interior features a floral design. The floral design around the monogram includes flowers, leaves, and stems in various shades of blue. The rim of the plate has a series of rectangular sections, each containing a different floral or geometric pattern. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a slight shadow on the surface below it. The artist of the plate is unknown, but the plate bears the monogram of the Dutch East India Company. The plate's style suggests it is a product of the Dutch East India Company.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1660
Medium:
Underglaze blue (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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