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Ishizara with “Horse-Eye” Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round ceramic plate with flat bottom and raised rim. The plate is primarily beige with a darker rim and six dark brown swirling patterns around the edge. The swirling patterns resemble horse eyes. The background is gray gradient.

Artwork Details

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