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Bowl with peacock (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. A black and white image of a peacock is on the side, standing on a branch with its head facing left. The peacock has a black head, a neck with small circles, and a large tail with many circles. Branches with flowers are behind the peacock. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Semi-eggshell porcelain with famille rose enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 437 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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