Deep Plate with Eight-Lobed Rim and Decoration of Birds, Flowers and Insects

Large, white, blue, and red ceramic plate. The plate has a deep body with an eight-lobed rim. The interior and exterior are decorated with blue and white designs. The interior features a central scene with blue floral motifs and a bird on a branch surrounded by insects. The lobed rim is decorated with blue flowers, insects, and birds on the interior. The exterior of the rim has blue and white designs. The rim has a red edge. The plate sits on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date: early 18th century
Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 419 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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