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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic plate with a cracked light blue glaze and purple rim. The plate has a wide, shallow shape with a flat bottom and slightly raised edges. The light blue glaze covers the entire interior surface, exhibiting a network of fine cracks. The rim of the plate transitions from purple at the top to light blue towards the interior. The edge of the plate is rough and unglazed, showing a brown color. The plate is set against a dark background that fades to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Pottery (Jun ware, possibly Guan ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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