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Coverd bowl in the shape of a pomegranate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a covered bowl. The bowl is white with a rounded body and a lid that is shaped like a pomegranate. Two small handles protrude from either side. The bowl and lid are decorated with a black floral pattern. The lid features an image of a pomegranate. The bowl sits on a flat surface, and the background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with relief decoration, painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
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