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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by the artist titled "Bowl" is a white porcelain bowl with a dragon design. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It features a dragon design in black, depicted in a classic Chinese style with scales, claws, and flames. The dragon is surrounded by wavy lines that could represent water or clouds. The bowl's exterior surface exhibits a cracked glaze, and a number is inscribed on the base. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in blue under a crackled glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 368 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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