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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by artist Kondo Koichi is a black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a scalloped edge and is decorated with various patterns. The patterns on the bowl include floral designs and geometric shapes. The interior of the bowl features a central circular design with a flower-like motif and leaves, surrounded by a thin border. The bowl's exterior and interior are predominantly dark-colored with lighter-colored accents. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1780
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 535 px
Museum record:
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