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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Unknown Artist. A black and white photograph of a bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has an etched design throughout. A large diamond-shaped design on the front featuring a dragon surrounded by clouds. The inside of the bowl has a patterned etch along the rim. The base of the bowl has a simple Greek key pattern. The bowl appears to be made of metal. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in red-orange, blue, green and gilt (Arita ware, Imari style))
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 436 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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