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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
Museum record:
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