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Bowl with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown bowl with dragon design. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior is carved with a dragon design. There are two decorative bands, one near the rim and one near the base. The background of the image is dark gray, with the bowl casting a shadow on the light gray surface below. The artist of the bowl is unknown but the bowl is titled "Bowl with dragon".

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1589
Medium
Carved red lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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