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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a black and white image of a vase with flowers and leaves and a butterfly. The plate is circular and flat. The vase is in the center of the plate and has a wide body that narrows at the top. The vase has a handle on either side at the top. The flowers and leaves are arranged in the vase and extend out of the top. There are several different types of leaves and flowers. A butterfly is flying above the flowers to the right. The background of the plate is plain white. The background behind the plate is also white. Title: Dish Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
532 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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