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Bowl with Cross Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with Cross Decoration by unknown artist. The bowl is rounded and made of brown ceramic material. The bowl has a short cylindrical base, approximately one centimeter in height. The body of the bowl is wider than its base. The bowl features a white cross design on the front, with a smaller cross in the center. There are additional rectangular designs on either side of the cross. The interior of the bowl appears glazed and reflects light. The background of the image is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface below it to the right. The surface the bowl sits on is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stoneware with inlaid design (probably Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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