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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White plate, round with scalloped edge, featuring a colorful design. A red and white patterned border surrounds the plate. The center circle depicts two birds facing each other with red, blue, and yellow details. The outer ring is divided into eight sections with four featuring red and white patterns and four featuring white backgrounds with blue and red designs. The designs include flowers, trees, and birds. The plate is titled "Plate" and by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt (Arita ware, Kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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