Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by artist Kōzan, is a ceramic piece with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl's exterior is primarily cream-colored with a darker brown rim. The interior is a lighter yellowish-cream color with a brown rim. The bowl's body is smooth and glossy, with a subtle sheen. The base of the bowl is small and rounded. The background is a plain gray surface with a shadow cast by the bowl.