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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a bowl. The bowl is round with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior has a design featuring a building with a tiled roof and a body of water. There are trees on either side of the building. A band of triangles encircles the lower portion of the bowl. The interior of the bowl features a wavy pattern. The bowl is titled "Bowl" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1750
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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