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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. The bowl by an unknown artist titled "Bowl" is a white ceramic bowl with three small feet. The bowl features a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior of the bowl has a dark background with a white floral pattern and an image of a woman. The exterior of the bowl has a dark design on the lower half. The design on the exterior resembles a leaf or a wing. The background of the image is light gray. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface it is sitting on.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, colored enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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