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Small Dish (Kozara) with Flower Arrangement in a Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small dish, round shape. Light blue-green glaze on body. Interior of dish features dark blue underglaze decoration of flower arrangement in a pot. Pot has three legs. Long stems with leaves and two flowers extend from pot. One flower on left side higher than flower on right. Background of image is dark gray to light grey gradient, with dish casting a shadow on light surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1620–40
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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