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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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