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Plate with Geese and Waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is octagonal with a wavy edge. The plate is white with a blue and white design. The design features waves at the bottom and geese flying above. The plate has a brown rim. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The artist is unknown but the plate is titled "Plate with Geese and Waves".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1700
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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