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Ishizara with “Horse-Eye” Pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a ceramic plate with a predominantly white interior and a decorative border. The plate's interior is primarily white with several small brown spots scattered across its surface. The border of the plate is adorned with a black and white design resembling a series of concentric circles or spirals. The exterior of the plate appears to have a dark coloration around the rim. The plate is positioned at an angle, with its front facing slightly towards the right side of the image. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom, and the plate casts a subtle shadow on the surface below it. The plate is titled "Ishizara with 'Horse-Eye' Pattern" and attributed to an artist.

Artwork details

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