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Dish with inscription and decorated with chrysanthemums and rows of dots

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, shallow dish with a wide mouth and slightly raised edges. The interior features concentric circular patterns. The center circle contains an inscription. Surrounding the inscription is a band of chrysanthemum flowers. The next band consists of rows of small dots. The outermost band features a leaf-like pattern. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The dish sits on a light gray surface with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-15th century
Medium:
Buncheong ware with stamped design
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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