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Bowl

Nonomura Ninsei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Nonomura Ninsei. A ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and narrow base. The bowl features a black and white illustration of a group of people seated around a table. There are 10 people depicted. They appear to be engaged in a meal. The illustration wraps around the bowl. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a transparent crackled glaze and decorated with polychrome enamel (Kyoto ware, Banko style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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