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Barber's Bowl with Baroque Decorations

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl has a white base with a blue and white design in the center. The design depicts a landscape scene with trees, hills, and a body of water. Surrounding the central design is a border featuring red, green, and blue patterns. The outer rim of the bowl is scalloped and decorated with a repeating pattern of blue, red, and green motifs. The bowl is titled "Barber's Bowl with Baroque Decorations" and is attributed to the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gold (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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