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Plate with decoration of a poppy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a gray border featuring a pattern. The plate has a white background with a dark-colored poppy design in the center. The poppy has one large flower at the top and a closed bud on the left. There are several leaves at the bottom. The plate is set against a white background. "Plate with decoration of a poppy" by William Morris.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt (Arita ware, Ai-kutani style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 524 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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