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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a white background and black designs. The plate has a wide rim. Inside the rim, a wide band of diamond shapes pointing outwards. Inside this band, three women at the top in kimonos. Below them, a narrower band with 7 flowers and leaves. Inside this, a wider band with a flower and leaf design. In the very center, a circular band with a flower. The plate is displayed on a stand. The artist is Saucer.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 602 px
Museum record:
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