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Bowl with dragon and floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with dragon and floral pattern by artist unknown. The bowl is light blue-green with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior features brown leaves and gold swirling vine-like designs on the body. There are also white floral-like designs in the center. The interior of the bowl is white with dark blue designs. The bowl is sitting on a gray surface against a gray background. The rim of the bowl is slightly chipped.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue, with relief decoration, and celadon and dark brown glazes
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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