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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a black and white illustration. The illustration depicts a plant in a vase, with a butterfly to the right. The plant has a large flower at the top and several leaves and smaller flowers on the stem. The vase is dark-colored and has a wide body that narrows at the top. The butterfly has its wings spread and appears to be flying above the plant. The background of the plate is plain white. The artwork is by artist "Dish".

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
569 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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