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Bowl

Eiraku Hozen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Eiraku Hozen. A black bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl features an etched design depicting a bird in flight, surrounded by flowers and foliage. The bird appears to be flying towards the left side of the bowl. The etched design on the bowl is intricate. The bowl's exterior has a darker tone than its interior. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Porcelain glazed with recessed design in enamels (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 473 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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