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Covered Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Covered Bowl by artist is not identified. The bowl is round and has a wide mouth. The bowl is covered with a lid that has a small circular opening at the top. The body of the bowl and lid are decorated with a pattern of red, gold, and turquoise colors. The pattern features floral designs and etchings. The bowl has a gold rim around the top edge of the lid and the small circular opening. The background of the image is gray. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it. The shadow is visible on the right side of the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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