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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
Museum record:
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