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Small Scalloped-shape Bowl with Design of Vertical Floral Bands and Chinese Children on Bottom of Interior

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scalloped-shape bowl. The bowl has a scalloped edge with 12 rounded indentations. The body of the bowl is decorated with vertical bands of different floral designs on the exterior. The interior bottom features a design of 2 Chinese children. The base of the bowl is decorated with a row of small circles around its circumference. The bowl has a white background with black designs throughout. The bowl is sitting on a flat surface and casting a faint shadow on the right side. The background behind the bowl is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Earthenware with polychrome and gold overglaze enamels (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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