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Small Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Small Dish by an unknown artist. The dish is round and white with a slightly raised rim. A butterfly is on the left and a flower on the right. The butterfly has two antennae and its wings are spread. The flower has a long stem with leaves and a flower bud. The background is gray and there is a shadow underneath the dish.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with red and green enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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