Fluted Bowl with Dragon, Butterfly, and Flowers

early 1700s
Diameter: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); height: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
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A dragon encircled by sprays of flowers and a butterfly enliven the interior of this fluted bowl. The exterior has similar decoration, with touches of gold on some petals. The flutes enhance both the visual and tactile experience; their tapered forms draw the eye from the edges inward and provide ridges for the hands.
Fluted Bowl with Dragon, Butterfly, and Flowers

Fluted Bowl with Dragon, Butterfly, and Flowers

early 1700s

Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)

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