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Bowl with Dragons and Auspicious Motifs

Eiraku Tokuzen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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