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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate has a circular shape with a wide rim. The plate's center is a light color with several darker spots. The rim features a design of concentric black swirls, resembling eyes. There are six sets of the swirls around the rim, each set consisting of multiple concentric circles. The plate's interior is visible. The background of the image is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Pottery; design painted in iron glaze over white slip (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 594 px
Museum record:
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