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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with two handles, one on each side. Blue floral pattern around the bowl, with a band of blue at the top and scattered blue flowers below. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The base is flat and circular. There are signs of wear around the rim and base, with some chipped edges. The background is a gradient gray. The artist is unknown, and the title of the piece is "Bowl".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750–1800
Medium:
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture:
Mexican
Dimensions:
599 × 403 px
Museum record:
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