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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has an irregular octagonal shape. The inside and outside are decorated with a variety of designs. The outside has four circular medallions, two have a floral pattern and two have a geometric pattern. The inside has five sections separated by lines that extend from the rim to the base of the bowl. Three sections have circular designs within them and one section features a bird design. The background is plain gray. The title of the bowl is "Bowl" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 426 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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