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Bowl

Eiraku Hozen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by Eiraku Hozen is a black bowl with a glossy, shiny finish. The bowl is wide with a rounded body. It has a small foot ring at the base. The opening of the bowl is wider than the base. The interior and exterior surfaces are smooth and reflective. The bowl is positioned on a flat surface with a light-colored background. A small text in the lower right corner reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1924".

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
Faience(?) covered with rich green glaze, craquelé (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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