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Bowl in Shape of a Persimmon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl in Shape of a Persimmon by Ruth Duckworth. The image shows a black ceramic bowl with a glossy finish. The bowl is rounded with one irregularly shaped lip, giving it an organic shape resembling a fruit. The bowl sits on a base shaped like three rounded leaves, with visible folds. The background is plain light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century (?)
Medium
Porcelain covered with glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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