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Deep Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Deep Bowl by KPM. A large ceramic bowl with an opened rounded body, decorated on both the inside and outside with patterns and floral designs. The design motif on the bowl's inner and outer sides consists of alternating dark and light floral patterns. The bowl's exterior displays floral motifs on dark spots on a lighter background. The base and body are light-colored, transitioning to dark towards the top. The interior features a symmetrical design composed of interconnected lines and geometric arrangements with floral motifs.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 477 px
Museum record:
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