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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
Museum record:
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