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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
Museum record:
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