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Bowl with bitter melons and butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl has a white base color. The bowl is round and has a wide mouth and a narrow pedestal base. The exterior of the bowl features a black and white design. The design depicts a vine with leaves, flowers, butterflies, and bitter melons. The bitter melons are oval-shaped and have a textured surface. There are two butterflies on the bowl. One butterfly is on the left side, and another on the right side near the bitter melon. The background of the image is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 452 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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