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Set of Ten Bowls (Hachi) with Egrets

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a set of ten ceramic bowls with blue and white designs, featuring egrets. The bowl is round with a scalloped edge. The bowl's interior is white and features a blue egret in the center. The egret faces left and is surrounded by a blue ring. The blue ring has white swirling designs. The blue area of the bowl extends to the edge and also features white swirling designs. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The bowl casts a slight shadow on the surface below. The image appears to be a product photo. The artist and title of the work is "Set of Ten Bowls (Hachi) with Egrets".

Artwork Details

Date
1639
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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