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Square Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square bowl by Isamu Noguchi. The bowl is viewed from the side and slightly above. The bowl has a flat top and straight sides that come down to a flat base. The bowl tapers in slightly at the top. The bowl is made of dark-colored material, likely ceramic or stone. The bowl appears to be black with subtle texture and variations in tone. The background is light gray. The bowl has small feet at the bottom. The top of the bowl has two small holes.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1700
Medium:
Clay, shaded light and dark brown crackled glaze; cover of dark brown lacquer (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 558 px
Museum record:
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