Plate

Description

Circular plate of porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with two birds in centre perched on a tall rock with a lotus plant on left and chrysanthemums on right: Japan, 1800 - 1850

Museum reference

A.1956.1232

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Plate

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

First half 19th century

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Porcelain; painted in underglaze blue

Exhibitions

• Artistic Legacies (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Artistic Legacies (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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