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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white bowl with rounded sides and flat base. The bowl features a dark-colored body with white designs. The exterior has a repeating pattern of teardrop shapes resembling leaves or petals, outlined in white. Between the teardrop shapes are small white crosses or plus signs. The interior of the bowl contains various designs, including portraits of people, geometric patterns, and other decorative elements. The rim of the bowl has a pattern of small dots or beads. The background of the image is light gray. The bowl is titled "Bowl" and is a work by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1850
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 424 px
Museum record:
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