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Platter (Ōzara) with Pine Tree

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored plate with a wide rim and a tree design in the center. The tree has a thick, dark brown trunk that tapers towards the bottom. Several branches extend from the trunk, some curved and some straight. The branches have dark brown leaves. The plate has a textured surface with small bumps and imperfections. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with underglaze iron oxide decoration (Hizen ware, Karatsu type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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