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Ishizara with Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic plate "Ishizara with Flowers" by a Korean artist features a light beige or off-white base color with a glossy glaze; the plate has a wide, shallow shape with a slightly raised rim. A blue and black floral design with stylized petals is painted on the interior, surrounded by smaller floral motifs. The plate sits on a small foot and has a subtle shadow cast on the surface below. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Stoneware with iron brown and cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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