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Set of Three Everyday Vessels (Kurawanka Bowls) with Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic plate with a wide, shallow shape and slightly raised edge. The plate features a blue floral design on a white background. The center of the plate has a small blue flower with four petals, surrounded by a circular line. A larger blue circular line encircles the small flower and line. The plate's interior also features blue curved lines that extend from the center to the edge, resembling a stem with leaves. The plate's exterior is not visible. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The plate casts a shadow on the surface below it. The image appears to be a product photo or museum display image. The plate is one of three in the set titled "Set of Three Everyday Vessels (Kurawanka Bowls) with Flowers" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Hasami type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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