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Vegetable Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic dish titled "Vegetable Dish" by an unknown artist. The dish is white with a scalloped edge and a decorative design on the inside and outside. The outside has eight sections of dark design on a white background, separated by white sections. The dark sections have various patterns including flowers, leaves, and swirling lines. The inside of the dish has a floral design in the center and eight dark sections with patterns matching the outside. The dish sits on a flat surface against a dark background. The photograph is in black and white. The dish appears to be sitting on a table or countertop.

Artwork details

Date:
1800
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with colored enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 441 px
Museum record:
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