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Bowl (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two bowls with wide rounded bodies and narrow bases. The bowls have a Greek key pattern around the base. The exterior of each bowl features a scene, one with trees and figures, and the other with a gathering of people. The interior of the bowls are white. The bowls have a thin black line around the top edge. The background is plain and light-colored. The image is in black and white. The title of the piece is "Bowl (one of a pair)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Painted enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 186 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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