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Stem Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl on a stem. The bowl has a wide, shallow body that curves inward slightly at the top. The stem is short and cylindrical. The bowl and stem are white with a glossy finish. There are colorful floral designs painted on the bowl, including green vines, blue flowers, and red berries. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
early 16th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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