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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and narrow base. The bowl is positioned centrally in the image, with its opening facing the viewer. It has a glossy finish and appears to be made of dark-colored ceramic material. The bowl's body is rounded, with a slight indentation around the middle. The base of the bowl is small and circular. The background of the image is light gray, providing a neutral contrast to the dark color of the bowl. A small line of text at the bottom reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The title of the piece is "Bowl" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Paste covered with glaze (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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