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Dish with Heron Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat dish with a wide mouth and slightly raised edge. Dark blue interior with white heron design standing in water. Two herons present; one standing in front of the other. Herons have long necks and legs. Waves depicted at bottom. Exterior of dish is white. Background of image is gray gradient. Title of artwork is "Dish with Heron Design".

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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