Dish

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
Museum record:: View original