Covered Dish in Form of a Shell
The Covered Dish in Form of a Shell by an unknown artist is an oval-shaped dish with a domed lid. The dish and lid are white with a glossy finish. The top of the lid is decorated with various black designs resembling plants or seaweed. The designs are scattered across the top of the lid. The base of the dish has an inscription that reads "79.2.853A". The dish is sitting on a dark gray fabric surface. The background behind the dish is also dark gray. The overall shape of the dish resembles a seashell.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 486 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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