Octagonal Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal Bowl by artist. Black and white photograph of a bowl with eight sides. Bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl is decorated with various designs including flowers, leaves, and pineapples. The designs are in raised relief and appear to be made of a lighter material than the bowl itself. The bowl has a small inscription on the front that reads "53.3.593". The background of the image is a plain surface, possibly a table or countertop. The bowl is sitting on the surface, casting a slight shadow to the right. The image is in black and white, with no other objects visible. The photograph is taken from a slightly high angle, looking down at the bowl. The bowl's rim is slightly chipped in places.