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Covered bowl with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of covered bowl with a floral pattern, a small finial on top. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the bowl is decorated with a floral pattern in dark color on light background. The pattern consists of leaves and flowers. The lid is also decorated with a similar floral pattern. The finial on top of the lid is small and shaped like a leaf or a flower. The bowl has a wide, flat base with a decorative border. The background of the image is a plain wall. There are some scratches and marks on the surface of the image. The overall design of the bowl is intricate and ornate. It appears to be a ceramic or porcelain piece. The image is in black and white. The image shows the bowl from the front.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
450 × 625 px
Museum record:
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