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Octagonal Bowl with Dragons and Auspicious Motifs

Eiraku Tokuzen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal bowl with gold and red designs. White base. Gold dragons and other motifs in center. Red and gold pattern on inside of rim. Eight sides. Dark background.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with red and gold over a transparent glaze (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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