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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with scalloped edge, decorated with black designs. The bowl features a tree and several birds on the exterior. The interior has six distinct sections of design. From left to right, these are: a round floral design; a tree; a human figure; a round floral design; a tree; and a curvilinear design. The bowl sits on a light-colored surface against a light-colored background. “Bowl”, Artist Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze; (Arita kiln, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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