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Covered Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with lid. The lid is domed, and a small figurine of a dog or lion sits on top. The lid and bowl have a black and white design featuring plants and trees. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Three-dimensional figurines adorn the exterior of the bowl. The figurines depict people in various poses. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with biscuit relief decoration
Culture
China
Dimensions
539 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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