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Dish in the Shape of a Princess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dish is in the shape of a princess. The princess has a white face, and long black hair. She wears a kimono with a white, blue, and peach-colored striped sleeve. The kimono has a red and gold patterned section on the back. The dish has a scalloped edge and is decorated with various colors and patterns, including red with green floral designs, blue and white stripes, and gold with a geometric pattern. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The dish by artist is asymmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
1690–1700s
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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