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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by an unknown artist, is a ceramic bowl. The bowl is mostly black, with lighter circular markings on the exterior. The bowl has a glossy appearance. The bowl's base is small and circular. The bowl is positioned on a white surface against a white background. The bowl's interior is dark and empty. The bowl's shape is rounded with a wide mouth. The bowl's exterior displays lighter spots that vary in size and shape.

Artwork Details

Date
1700
Medium
Clay covered with a spotted glaze; on the bottom, decoration under the glaze (Soma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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