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Plate with Decoration of Birds in Millet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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