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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat dish with a wide rim. Dark-colored body with a circular indentation in the center. The rim has a patterned border. Three white shapes with various patterns are on the dish. The shape on the left is half a circle with a honeycomb pattern. The shape on the top right is a triangle with a honeycomb pattern. The shape on the bottom right is a curved line with a stippled pattern. The title of the piece is "Saucer" and it is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Bronze inlaid with gold
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 537 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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