Dish

Japan

19th century

  • Titles Dish (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium porcelain
  • Dimensions Overall: 4 x 7 9/16 x 1 5/16 in. (10.2 x 19.2 x 3.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Sewell, 1981.202
  • Work Type dish
  • Classification Containers

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