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Covered bowl with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of covered bowl with floral pattern by Met Museum. Bowl has two handles on either side, rounded body with slightly narrow base, short foot. Lid has small cylindrical knob on top. Floral design around entire bowl and lid in shades of gray, white. Borders around bowl include: row of teardrops; scrollwork; row of diamonds; scrolling florals. Handles are made of a dark material. Background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and polychrom enamels over a black ground (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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