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Bowl with auspicious emblems (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The interior is white. The exterior is primarily purple with a gold rim along the top and bottom edges. A large red emblem outlined in white is centered on the front with a gold Chinese character in the middle. The bowl is decorated with colorful designs including blue, green, and gold. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from light to dark.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Painted enamel on copper alloy
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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