Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream

Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ishizara were used to serve local specialties at roadside inns. As folk wares for simple domestic use ishizara were commonly decorated with informal designs executed with a single color, usually cobalt-blue and an iron glaze. This one, using iron red as well is a fine, early example.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing StreamIshizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing StreamIshizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing StreamIshizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing StreamIshizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream

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