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Cake dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular cake dish with curved corners, made of metal with a speckled appearance. The inside of the dish features an oval design in the center, depicting a bird perched on a branch surrounded by etched floral patterns. The bird faces left and has its head turned backwards, with detailed feathers and foliage. The outer edge of the dish has a dark border. The front of the dish features a patterned design on either side of a central oval motif, which contains a floral design. The pattern on either side consists of rows of interlocking diamonds. The dish sits on a plain white surface. The Cake dish is by artist Friedrich.

Artwork Details

Date
1806
Medium
Faience decorated in enamel (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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