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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal white bowl with gold trim and floral designs. A crest in the center features a shield with three black stars on a black band and a white flower on a white band. The shield is surrounded by a brown wreath adorned with pink, purple, and orange flowers and leaves. A brown bird perches on top of the shield. The bowl's rim has a gold rope design and features pink, purple, and blue floral motifs. The bowl, titled "Bowl", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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