Specimen of Imari
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This round plate shows bright flowers—red berries, yellow blooms, and green leaves—on a deep blue background. A small white dish sits in the center, surrounded by delicate branches. Two birds perch among the leaves, and a tiny white symbol is painted near the bottom. The sketch looks like a study for a painted plate, not a finished piece. The colors are flat and bright, with no shading to make things look 3D. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more like this.
