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Salad Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl "Salad Bowl" by the artist is a white porcelain bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The rim of the bowl is trimmed with gold. The exterior of the bowl features a colorful design consisting of a crest or coat of arms with a bird on top, surrounded by floral motifs. The crest has a shield with three stars and a blue stripe. The bowl sits on a grey gradient background. The image shows the bowl from a slightly elevated angle. The bowl's interior is plain white with some visible cracks and gold trim. The overall style of the bowl appears to be antique or vintage. The bowl's exterior has additional floral designs on either side of the crest. The base of the bowl has a gold band around it. The background of the image gradually darkens towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1785–90
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions
599 × 427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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