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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by John Singer Sargent. A black and white image of a ceramic bowl. The bowl is white with black designs. The bowl has a wide mouth and a rounded body. The designs on the bowl are dark and appear to be hand-painted. The designs include lines, curved shapes and a plant-like figure. The background of the image is light gray. The bowl sits on a surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay decorated under a thin, transparent glaze and thick overglaze (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 593 px
Museum record:
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