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Plate with Decoration of Camellia Branch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white plate with a black floral design. The plate is round and shallow. A black and white floral branch design is on the inside. The plate has a small foot and a narrow black and white striped band around the bottom. The background is light gray. There are shadows on either side of the plate. A flower blooms on the branch. The plate, called "Plate with Decoration of Camellia Branch", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 375 px
Public Domain
Yes
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