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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by an unknown artist titled "Bowl" is a white ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior features an etched design consisting of swirling lines and a flower motif. A thin line encircles the top edge of the bowl. The interior has a pattern of etched lines that form a scalloped design around the rim. The bowl is positioned on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the right. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
Stoneware
Culture:
British (American market)
Dimensions:
600 × 423 px
Museum record:
View original
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