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Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a ceramic dish. The dish is round with a flat bottom. The center has a shield shape with a geometric pattern. A vase with flowers is surrounded by two crossed objects on either side. The shield shape is surrounded by six circular medallions. Three medallions have a flower and leaf design. Three medallions have a household item design. Between the medallions is a design of interconnected curved lines. The medallions and center design are surrounded by a geometric pattern. The background is light gray. A shadow is cast to the right. A small label at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The dish is by the artist unknown, titled "Dish".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Porcelain (Kraak porcelain)
Culture
China
Dimensions
593 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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