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Bowl "Botebote"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl "Botebote" by artist is a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It has a rounded body with a small foot at the bottom. The bowl's surface features horizontal lines and small speckles. The color of the bowl is primarily gray with variations in shade. The background of the image is gray with a shadow cast by the bowl. The image is in black and white. The bowl appears to have a rough texture. The rim of the bowl is uneven.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stoneware with green lead glaze (Izumo ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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