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Dish with Heron Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round ceramic dish with a white base and dark blue interior. Three white herons standing on wavy lines at the bottom of the dish. The herons are drawn with thin black lines for details; one heron has wings spread. The dish sits on a plain surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The title of the piece is "Dish with Heron Design" by an unknown 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
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