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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue and white ceramic plate. The plate is circular with a scalloped edge. The plate's center is white with a blue bird. The bird has a long beak and long legs. The plate's rim is blue with white floral designs etched into it. The background of the image is gray and white. The plate is likely an example of blue and white porcelain which was produced in China during the Qing dynasty.

Artwork Details

Date
1639
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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