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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
Museum record:
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