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Plate with Design of Fans

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a gold rim. The plate's main background is dark teal with a black leaf pattern. A black and teal border surrounds the edge. The plate features a design divided into sections. The lower right section is gold with a floral pattern and a curved line. The lower left section is dark teal with a black leaf pattern and a gold rectangle. The top section is dark teal with a black sunburst pattern. A gold and black section is on the bottom right. The plate titled "Plate with Design of Fans" is by artist Bernard Palissy.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1650
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Ko Kutani style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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