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Square Plate with Design of Grapes and Squirrel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate is square with rounded corners and slightly raised edges. The plate's background is teal with a textured surface. On the plate, there are four yellow leaves and a brown squirrel. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is positioned on the right side of the plate, looking towards the left. There are also brown grapes depicted on the plate. The plate appears to be made of ceramic material.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stoneware with overglaze polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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