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Deep Dish with Egret Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate "Deep Dish with Egret Design" by an unknown artist is round. The center of the plate is white, featuring a dark bird with a long neck and legs. The bird's body appears dark on the outside and lighter on the inside. The bird stands on one leg. A plant-like design is on the left side. The plate's rim is ornate with black and white geometric shapes. The edge of the plate has a wavy pattern and an etched floral design. The plate casts a shadow on a surface below. The background is dark gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 493 px
Museum record:
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