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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, white plate with a wide rim, featuring a design of cherry blossoms and leaves in black and white. The blossoms have five petals each and are clustered along curved lines that resemble hills or waves. The background of the plate is plain white, while the outer edge has a simple line design. The plate sits on a dark gray surface with a lighter gray background. "Dish" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 497 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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