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Bowl with children in a garden

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white porcelain bowl with a blue design. The bowl is centered in the image and viewed from the front at an angle. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior of the bowl features a blue and white design depicting children in a garden scene. The design shows five children wearing blue clothing. One child holds an umbrella, another a basket, and a third a flower. The children are surrounded by trees, plants, and a fence. A blue wave pattern borders the top and bottom of the design. The background of the image is gray, with a lighter gray surface that the bowl sits on.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-16th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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