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Bowl with figure of a warrior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with blue design. Scalloped rim. Interior features a blue and white design depicting a warrior kicking an object, possibly a ball, with one leg. The warrior wears a helmet and a short tunic or skirt. A gate-like structure and trees are on either side of the warrior. Background gradient transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th century
Medium
Porcelain with carved decoration, painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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