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Square-Lobed Dish with Decoration of Old Pine Trees

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square plate with four rounded corners. The plate has a wide rim with a design of dark floral motifs on a white background. The rim's design consists of curved lines and shapes resembling flowers and leaves. The center of the plate features a dark design of pine trees with irregularly shaped foliage. The pine trees are positioned on the right side of the plate. The plate's background is white. The plate casts a shadow on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Underglaze blue with brown-glazed rim (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 551 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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