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Bowl with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, white ceramic bowl with a wide mouth, rounded body and slightly raised base. A blue design on the side depicts a creature with a long body, legs and curved claws. The bowl's rim and base have small chips and a light blue line encircles the interior. The background is light gray. Titled "Bowl with dragon".

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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