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Plate with Flower and Bird Decor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Plate with Flower and Bird Decor by Chinese artist is round and white with a design. The plate features a bird perched on a branch surrounded by flowers and foliage. A double-lined circle encircles the bird. The plate's rim has an intricate design with more flowers, foliage, and a bird. The background of the image is gray with the plate casting a shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
1680–1700
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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