

Bowl with bitter melons and butterflies
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
- View original
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