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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of an object titled "Bowl" by an unknown artist. The object is dark-colored, likely black or dark brown, ceramic or clay item. The item is bulbous with a narrow neck and opening at the top. It has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the bottom. The surface appears glossy and reflects light. There are visible cracks and imperfections on the surface. The object is positioned on a flat surface with a ruler or measuring tape placed in front of it for scale. The background is plain and light-colored, possibly gray. There is small text at the bottom of the image.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay with a streaked glaze (Satsuma ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
472 × 624 px
Museum record:
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