Plate with Decoration of Birds in Millet

Large white plate with gold, brown, and red design. The plate has a wide rim. The center of the plate has a circular white area with gold floral design. Surrounding the white area are two birds and numerous flowers and leaves in gold, brown, and red. The rim has a repeating design of flowers, leaves, and berries in gold, brown, and red. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:: ca. 1700
Medium:: Porcelain with overglaze enamels and gold (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 466 px
Museum record:: View original