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Saucer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a floral design and handle on one side. The bowl has a wide, shallow shape with a curved handle on the right side. The bowl's interior and exterior have a floral pattern in gray. The floral design features flowers and foliage. The bowl sits on a stand with three feet resembling pine cones. The stand is also white ceramic with a small inscription on the front. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bowl is titled "Saucer" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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