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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal dish with a white center and black design around the rim. The center features a symmetrical design depicting a curved dragon-like creature. The rim has 16 sections, alternating between diamond patterns, floral motifs, and oval medallions with symmetrical curvilinear designs. The background of the image is plain gray with a shadow beneath the dish. The dish, 'Dish', is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Koto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 570 px
Public Domain
Yes
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