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Bowl in the Shape of a Ladle

Shunzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl in the Shape of a Ladle by Shunzan. Ceramic bowl with a long handle on one side resembling a ladle. The bowl is asymmetrical with a wide opening and speckled texture. It has a dark design on the exterior side. The bowl's body is predominantly gray with darker shading on one side. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The bowl appears to be resting on a surface with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1770
Medium
Seto ware, Oribe Revival type; glazed stoneware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 351 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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