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Square Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square bowl by artist. White bowl with flat bottom and straight sides ending in sharp corners. Decorated with dark floral design on the outside. The design consists of a vine with flowers and leaves. The interior has a smaller version of the same design. The bowl sits on a light surface with a gradient background.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze,colored enamels (Kakiemon type).
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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