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Bowl with flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with flowers by an unknown artist. The image shows a large, rounded bowl with a wide mouth. The bowl has a flat base and a slightly narrow rim. The bowl features a design of white flowers and leaves on a dark background. The flowers have five or more rounded petals; some are large and some are small. The leaves are teardrop-shaped. The flowers and leaves are outlined in black. The bowl appears to be ceramic. The image is in black and white. The bowl is centered in the image. The background is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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