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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
Museum record:
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