Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by artist Makuzu (or Makozuke) is a ceramic piece. The bowl is round and has a wide mouth. The exterior and interior of the bowl feature intricate designs and patterns. The primary colors used on the bowl are shades of red, white, and black. On the exterior, there is a large central panel that depicts a landscape scene. The scene includes buildings, trees, and a bridge. The panel is surrounded by ornate borders and smaller decorative motifs. The interior of the bowl has a repeating pattern around the rim. The base of the bowl has a small foot and a decorative band. The background of the image is a plain gray color.