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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a rounded body. The interior and exterior are decorated with a design. The upper part of the interior and exterior have a white background with a black design. The design on the interior consists of various small motifs, including flowers. The exterior design on the upper part consists of various motifs, including flowers. The lower part of the exterior has a black background with a white design depicting a bird standing on a rock surrounded by waves and clouds. The background of the photograph is white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in blue, green, red-orange and gilt (Arita ware, Imari style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 313 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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