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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by Louise Bourgeois. A black bowl with a shiny surface and white designs etched into it. The bowl is round and has a wide mouth. The etched designs on the outside include a geometric pattern on the right side, and a scene on the left side that appears to depict foliage with a circular shape to the left and a wavy line to the right. The inside of the bowl is decorated with a geometric pattern on the right side. The bowl sits on a white surface and there is a white background. The lighting is bright, causing a reflection on the inside of the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
1760
Medium:
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 317 px
Museum record:
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