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Bowl with auspicious symbols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a large, round bowl titled "Bowl with auspicious symbols" by an unknown artist. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior and interior surfaces are predominantly teal with intricate designs and patterns. The exterior of the bowl showcases a colorful array of floral motifs, geometric shapes, and auspicious symbols in red, yellow, orange, and gold hues. A decorative band encircles the base of the bowl, featuring a repeating pattern of red and gold shapes. The interior of the bowl displays a similar design, with a red band around the rim adorned with a gold geometric pattern. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the bowl to the right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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