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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
Museum record:
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