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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
Museum record:
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