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Bowl with birds and flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic bowl, titled "Bowl with birds and flowers" by an unknown artist, features a light-colored glaze with darker speckles and a darker rim. The bowl is centered in the image. The bowl is wide and shallow with a small foot. The interior is lighter than the exterior. A dark shadow is cast directly underneath the bowl. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with mold-impressed decoration (Ding-type ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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