BOWL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small, ornate cup or bowl with a wide, shallow, red interior and a short, sturdy base, possibly made of metal, with intricate gold patterns etched onto its dark exterior. The object is placed on a textured, bubble-like surface, which appears to be a protective wrapping material. The contrast between the cup's rich red interior and the gold-accented, dark exterior underlines its decorative and possibly cultural significance, suggesting it may be a ceremonial or artistic piece. The shallow design of the bowl, along with its decorative exterior patterns, highlights its aesthetic purpose. It's likely designed for display or specific ceremonial use rather than for practical utility.

The image depicts a small, ornate cup or bowl with a wide, shallow, red interior and a short, sturdy base, possibly made of metal, with intricate gold patterns etched onto its dark exterior. The object is placed on a textured, bubble-like surface, which appears to be a protective wrapping material. The contrast between the cup's rich red interior and the gold-accented, dark exterior underlines its decorative and possibly cultural significance, suggesting it may be a ceremonial or artistic piece. The shallow design of the bowl, along with its decorative exterior patterns, highlights its aesthetic purpose. It's likely designed for display or specific ceremonial use rather than for practical utility.

Name/Title

BOWL

Entry/Object ID

662/430 D

Description

lacquer/black/gold design/red inside

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Japan

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bowl

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Vessel

Nomenclature Class

Containers

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Diameter

1-3/8 in

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Mar 30, 1983

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Hina Matsuri