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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white bowl with octagonal shape. White designs on dark surface, designs include circles, ovals and two symmetrical leaf shapes on either side of some rounded centre designs. Inner and outer rim and base also have patterned designs.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 419 px
Museum record:
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