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Hexagonal Bowl with Decoration of Flowers of Four Seasons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hexagonal bowl with decoration of flowers of four seasons by artist. Black and white photograph of a bowl. Bowl is hexagonal in shape. Interior and exterior of bowl is white with black decoration. The rim of the bowl has a scalloped edge with black decoration consisting of flowers and leaves. The body of the bowl has black decoration consisting of flowers and leaves arranged to depict four seasons. The base of the bowl has horizontal lines. The bowl sits on a white surface with shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1680–1710
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt, enamels, and gold (Arita ware, kakiemon type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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