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Dish with Heron Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white bowl with a dark blue interior. The bowl features a white heron design on the inside. Three white herons are depicted standing on a pile of rocks. The herons are drawn in a simple line art style. Two waves are drawn on either side of the herons. The bowl is positioned upright, slightly angled to the right. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A slight shadow is cast by the bowl. Dish with Heron Design by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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