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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The bowl has a blue design painted on it, featuring curved lines and shapes. The blue design is on the exterior of the bowl. The interior of the bowl is plain white. The bowl has a small chip on the rim on the left side. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it. Title: Bowl Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1625
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue, arabesque design (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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