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Deep Bowl with Dragons
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About this work
Graced with energetic dragons amid clouds, this deep bowl has a petal-shaped rim. The coiled position of the dragon in the center and the chasing action of those on the sides contribute to a sense of circular motion. The exterior shows a running figure and two birds in flight, echoing the movement in the interior.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineDeep Bowl with Dragons, 1700s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Porcelain with overglaze color enamel and molding (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type); diameter: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.); overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, 1964.248
