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Lotus bowl with immortals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a short foot. The bowl has a scalloped rim and a patterned interior with small flowers and lines. The exterior features a repeating design of eight panels, with four panels depicting figures in traditional clothing standing on clouds or waves, and four panels showing a plant-like design. The base of the bowl has a small inscription. The bowl is titled "Lotus bowl with immortals" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 365 px
Public Domain
Yes
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