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Vegetable Dish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a bowl titled "Vegetable Dish" by artist William Moorcroft. The bowl has a white interior and exterior with a decorative design around the outside. The bowl's exterior is mostly white with dark designs on the top third and bottom third. The top third has a scalloped edge and six panels with a floral design on a dark background. The bottom third has a darker design on a white background. The bowl sits on a dark gray surface with a lighter gray background. The bowl is positioned with the front slightly angled towards the viewer. The photograph is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
White porcelain decorated with colored enamels (Arita ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 513 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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