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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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