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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of an octagonal bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a flat bottom. The interior is decorated with a design in black on a white background. The center of the bowl features a circular panel with a bird flying amidst swirling lines and three smaller birds flying around it. The panel is surrounded by an intricate border of curved lines and shapes. The outer rim of the bowl has an ornate design with a repeating pattern of curved shapes. The background of the image is plain gray. Artist: "Bowl".

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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