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Peony-Shaped Dish with Butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic dish with a peony shape. The dish has a scalloped edge and a glossy finish. The interior features three blue butterflies. The dish has a raised petal design. The background is gray. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Peony-Shaped Dish with Butterflies".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840–60
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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