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Shallow Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shallow Bowl by Noritake. Small ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a short foot. The bowl has a white glaze with a black design on the exterior. The design features curved lines and dots. The rim and foot of the bowl are also black. The glaze is cracked, giving it a textured appearance. The bowl is sitting on a flat surface, casting a shadow. The background is a plain gray color. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Pottery covered with a crackled glaze, designs in blue (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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