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Saucer with Landscape Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two round, white, flat plates with a landscape design. The plates are side by side. The landscape design on both plates depicts a mountain range with buildings on top and in front. The design also features trees and a body of water. The buildings are drawn on multiple levels, suggesting a hilly or mountainous terrain. The plates have a smooth, shiny surface. The background is dark gray. The plates cast a shadow on the surface they are sitting on. The image is in black and white. The plates are by Saucer with Landscape Design, by artist Carl.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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