Octagonal Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal bowl by Artist unknown. This is a black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl is octagonal and has a wide mouth. The bowl's interior is decorated with a white and dark design featuring symmetrical patterns and lotus flowers. The bowl's exterior showcases a landscape scene with trees, mountains, and a house near a river; a boat with two people is depicted on the river. The bowl's base is narrow and sturdy. The background of the image is light gray.