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Dish with Design of Hare in Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round white plate with a decorative border. The border has a black curvilinear design resembling clouds or waves. The plate's central design features a hare or rabbit with long ears. The hare is surrounded by clouds and a possible tree. The background of the image is gray. The plate appears to be titled "Dish with Design of Hare in Clouds". The artist of the dish is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1624–43
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt-blue underglaze (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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