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1982

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1988

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Christopher Plate, ca. 1987

This is a plate. It was manufactured by Arita Porcelain Company. It is dated ca. 1987 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is glazed porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Arita Porcelain Company.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2.1 x 27.3 cm (13/16 x 10 3/4 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside, in black: ARITA / [in rectangular box:] ANGELA CUMMINGS / 92002 / JAPAN

Cite this object as

Christopher Plate, ca. 1987; Manufactured by Arita Porcelain Company; Japan; glazed porcelain; H x diam.: 2.1 x 27.3 cm (13/16 x 10 3/4 in.); 1988-45-2

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