Artwork preview

Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with flat lip, white background with black design. A house sits on an island with lines indicating water in the foreground. The house has a curved roof and is surrounded by a fence on either side. There are trees on the right side of the house and grasses on the left. A bird flies in the sky on the left.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pottery; flat surface is painted with a sketchy design (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
586 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette