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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Unknown Artist. The object is a bowl. The bowl has a rounded shape with a wide mouth and a small foot at the bottom. The exterior of the bowl features a pattern of interlocking diamonds and rectangles, with a floral design in the center of each diamond. The floral design consists of curved leaves and stems. The interior of the bowl has a decorative border around the rim, featuring small flowers and leaves. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bowl is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the left. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1780
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, colored enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 439 px
Museum record:
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