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Plate with Floral and Other Designs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round plate with a raised edge. The plate has a white background with a black design. The design features a large wave on the left side, with a shell-like shape at the top of the wave. Two small birds are flying above the wave. The bottom of the plate has a black section with white edges. The plate appears to be ceramic or porcelain. The plate is titled "Plate with Floral and Other Designs" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Stoneware (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 512 px
Museum record:
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