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Bowl with phoenixes (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white bowl with a rounded shape and a wide mouth. The bowl features two large birds, likely phoenixes, with their wings spread, facing away from each other. The birds are positioned at the top and bottom of the bowl. A circular design is in the center of the bowl, surrounded by floral patterns on either side. The bowl has a glossy finish and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray area behind the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 621 px
Museum record:
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