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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Plate by Pablo Picasso: A grayscale image of a wide, shallow bowl with a rough, weathered appearance. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It features concentric circular grooves on the inside, with a darker color at the top that gradually lightens towards the bottom. The surface exhibits signs of wear and tear, with visible scratches and patches of lighter color scattered throughout. The background behind the bowl is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Raku crackled and spotted with gray green (Shigaraki ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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