Bowl with Dragons and Auspicious Motifs

Red and gold bowl with wide mouth, narrow base, and intricate designs depicting dragons and other auspicious motifs. The exterior is predominantly red with gold accents and designs. The interior also features gold designs on a red background. A band of white is visible at the base.

Artwork details

Date:: second half of the 19th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and red and gold over a transparent glaze (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original