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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain bowl with a flared rim and a wide body. The bowl is decorated with a black and white scene depicting three people in traditional Japanese clothing. The scene shows a man kneeling on the floor, while a woman stands to his right, and another person sits on a raised platform in the background. The bowl's exterior features a patterned design on either side of the scene, consisting of intricate geometric shapes and a swirling motif. The interior of the bowl's rim has a decorative design with what appears to be plant motifs. The bowl sits on a dark surface against a dark background. The bowl is titled "Bowl" and is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 382 px
Museum record:
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