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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a wide rim. The center of the plate features a large bird with spread wings. Leaves and other plant matter surround the bird. The rim of the plate has a repeating pattern of small insects. The plate appears to be ceramic and has a glossy finish. The image of the plate is in black and white. The plate titled "Dish" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Porcelaineous ware painted in underglaze blue ("Swatow" ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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