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Dish with Court Carriage beneath a Cherry Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain dish with a blue design. The dish is round and has a wide mouth. The inside of the dish features a blue and white design depicting a scene. The design shows a blue tree with white flowers on the right side of the dish. A blue court carriage is positioned in front of the tree, facing left. The carriage has two large wheels with spokes and an ornate body. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The dish casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1770–1800
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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