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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a ceramic bowl titled "Bowl" by artist Wiener. The bowl is positioned centrally in the image. The bowl has a wide mouth with a scalloped edge. The interior of the bowl is white with a dark-colored design around the rim. The exterior of the bowl features a predominantly white and dark-colored geometric patterned body. The bowl has a dark-colored band around the middle with white flower designs. The bowl has a large oval hole on one side, near the bottom. The bowl sits on a flat surface with a shadow underneath. The background is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 344 px
Museum record:
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