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Dish with Chestnuts and Oak Leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic dish titled "Dish with Chestnuts and Oak Leaves" by an unknown artist. The dish has a white interior and a light green exterior. The interior features a blue design on the lower half depicting oak leaves and chestnuts. The chestnuts are shown on the stems. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to light gray towards the bottom. The dish is positioned at an angle, with its front facing slightly to the right. A shadow is cast underneath the dish. The image is a product or museum-quality photograph.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1690–1730
Medium:
Porcelain with celadon glaze and underglaze blue (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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