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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl 'Bowl' by Isamu Noguchi features a simple, rounded body with an organic texture resembling tree bark. The bowl's exterior and interior surfaces display a similar textured pattern, giving it a natural, earthy appearance. The overall form is symmetrical and rounded, with a wide mouth and a curved body that tapers slightly towards the base. The color of the bowl appears to be a light gray or off-white, with darker gray accents that enhance the textured pattern. The background of the image is plain and light-colored, which helps to highlight the bowl's form and texture.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century (?)
Medium:
Clay covered with glaze (Shidoro style)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 524 px
Museum record:
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