Artwork preview

Bowl with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with Design of Pine, Bamboo, and Cherry Blossom by Namikawa Yasuhisa. The bowl has a wide, rounded body with a narrow base. The bowl's interior and exterior are primarily orange with a shiny metallic finish. The exterior features a design with a tree, a plant with long thin leaves, and a flowering tree. The bowl has two small handles on either side. The base of the bowl is dark-colored. The background of the image is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Sprinkled gold on lacquer (maki-e)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette