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Dish in the Shape of a Shell with Floral Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white dish in the shape of a scallop shell with a floral decoration. The dish is white with a scalloped edge. The dish has a floral design in black and white. The floral design features leaves, branches, and flowers. The dish is sitting on a decorative stand. The stand has a triangular shape with a floral pattern on each side. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 580 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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