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Dish with Design of Hare in Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate titled "Dish with Design of Hare in Clouds" by an unknown artist features a white porcelain plate with a blue design. The plate has a wide, rounded rim. The plate's interior features a blue and white design depicting a hare with long ears sitting on a rocky surface, surrounded by clouds. The plate's border consists of a blue scrolling pattern. The plate casts a shadow on a dark background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1624–43
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware, early Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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