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Dish with fans floating on a stream

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a white background and blue design. The design features multiple blue fans floating on waves. The fans are various shades of blue with black and white details. The waves are depicted in different shades of blue with white highlights. The plate is centered in the image with a gray gradient background that is dark at the top and light at the bottom. A shadow is visible beneath the plate. The title of the piece is "Dish with fans floating on a stream" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1730–1760s
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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