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Dish with Heron Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, shallow ceramic dish with a glossy finish. Dark blue interior with white illustration. Two herons, one standing on the other's back, wade through waves at the bottom. Herons have long necks, legs, and beaks; necks bent down. Waves illustrated in white and blue. Exterior mostly white. Title: "Dish with Heron Design". Artist unknown.

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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