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Deep Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic bowl with a scalloped rim titled "Deep Bowl" by an unknown artist. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl is white with a glossy finish and features a black design. The design on the bowl includes a geometric pattern on the front, with various vertical lines and shapes. On the left side of the bowl, there is an image of a figure. On the right side of the bowl, there is a plant-like design. The inside of the bowl has a design on the bottom. The background of the image is light gray. The bowl sits on a surface with a shadow underneath it. The number "19.136.17" is printed on the base of the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue (Kraakporselein)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 540 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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