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Bowl on Three Feet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl on Three Feet by unknown artist. The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and is supported by three short legs. The bowl's body features a design with two dragons, one on each side, facing each other. The dragons are depicted in black with scales and flames. The bowl's interior and exterior are primarily white with black designs. The background of the image is a dark gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1760
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome (Nabeshima ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 358 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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