VesselsJapanese19th century

Large Platter Decorated with a Map of the World

1830-1844 (Tenpō era)

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Blue-and-white ware

Medium

Arita blue-and-white ware, Imari type: porcelain with decoration in underglaze cobalt blue

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.3 x Diam. 51 cm (2 1/2 x 20 1/16 in.)

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