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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by artist Magda Zekany, is a round, white ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior features a textured surface with a black design of flying birds and a branch. The interior has a patterned design. The bowl sits on a flat surface with a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Buff ware covered with a finely crackled glaze and decorated with enamels (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 470 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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