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Japanese 19th Century, after Chinese Ming Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative ceramic plate. The plate features intricate designs with a central scene depicting three figures in traditional attire surrounded by floral and cloud motifs. The figures are colors such as blue, red, and green, set against a background of pine trees and swirling cloud patterns. The rim of the plate has a pattern of floral and scroll designs in red, green, and blue. The artwork blends traditional elements and decorative motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
Dimensions
1203 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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