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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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