Platter (Ōzara) with Pine Tree

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
Museum record:: View original