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Three Nesting Bowls (Mitsuwan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three brown bowls with orange interiors and floral designs, arranged in a row from largest to smallest. The bowls have a wide mouth and a short foot. The largest bowl is on the left, the middle bowl is in the center, and the smallest bowl is on the right. The bowls are decorated with a pattern of orange flowers and leaves on a brown background. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1573–1615
Medium
Red and black lacquer on wood; applied decoration with gold and silver foil
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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