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The soft quality and even tone of the underglaze cobalt blue, seen here in the rendition of the quail, is characteristic of Mikawachi ware.
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Title: Dish
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and incised design (Hirado ware)
Dimensions: H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Accession Number: 79.2.1044
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