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Large Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Dish by Anonymous. Black and white image of a large circular plate with a flat bottom. The plate has a wide rim decorated with dark floral designs on a lighter background. Three rounded rectangular shapes with floral designs are positioned at the top, bottom left and bottom right. The center of the plate features a circular design with a floral pattern. The plate is displayed on a small stand.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
White porcelain with elaborate silver design to cover a repair; decorated on both sides with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels and gold (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
507 × 625 px
Museum record:
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