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Covered bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a covered bowl. The bowl has a round, short base. The body of the bowl is bulbous and curves inward to a wide mouth. The lid has a short cylindrical knob on top. The body and lid are decorated with a black background and white floral designs. The floral designs on the body and lid are similar but not identical. There are curved panels on the body. The base of the bowl has a decorative band. A small lip protrudes around the edge of the mouth. The background is light gray. The artist of the bowl is unknown. The title of the bowl is "Covered bowl".

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 516 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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