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Bowl with Lotuses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl has a white base. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl features blue designs on its exterior. The designs include a lotus flower in the center with leaves and stems. There are additional blue designs on the body of the bowl. The rim of the bowl has a blue patterned border. The bowl has a small foot ring at the base. The background is dark gray and the bowl casts a shadow. The bowl, titled "Bowl with Lotuses", was made by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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