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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
Museum record:
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