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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bowl by Delft is a white bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base, viewed from the front at a slight angle. The bowl has a floral design in dark gray, featuring flowers and leaves on the exterior. The interior of the bowl has a light gray background with a darker gray design, including a flower-like motif at the bottom. The rim of the bowl has a patterned edge. The bowl sits on a light gray surface with a darker gray background. A small inscription on the front reads "93.3.407".

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold, green enamel (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 416 px
Museum record:
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