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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain bowl with blue painting, two gold handles on the sides, and gold base and rim. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The blue painting on the bowl depicts a landscape with buildings, trees, and a boat on water. The gold handles are ornate and scroll-like. The gold base and rim have an ornate design. The background of the image is gray. Title: Bowl. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with underglaze blue; gilt silver mounts, probably German, early 17th century
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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