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Dish with Bands of Geometricized Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is light blue with a circular shape and a flat bottom. The interior features multiple concentric circular bands of patterns. Starting from the center, there is a flower-like design, followed by bands of various geometric patterns, including chevrons, triangles, and circles. The outermost band features a series of connected Greek key motifs. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with comb pattern around the foot (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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