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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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