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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by its creator is round with a wide mouth and a flat base. The exterior and interior surfaces are decorated with intricate designs. The exterior features a repeating pattern of floral motifs on a dark background. The interior has a large floral design in the center. The bowl's rim is smooth and rounded. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 312 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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