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Bowl (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two round bowls side by side, one slightly right of center and the other to its left. The bowls are deep with a wide mouth and short foot. They have a white interior and exterior decorated with a dense black and white design. The bowl on the left mostly has a floral design. The bowl on the right depicts people amongst foliage. Both bowls cast shadows to their lower right. The background is white with a vignette effect. The title of the image is "Bowl (one of a pair)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1916
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 242 px
Public Domain
Yes
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