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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by artist, black and white photo. Round ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior of the bowl features concentric circles in the center. The interior of the bowl has a design consisting of several curved lines and shapes. There are 6 curved shapes around the middle of the bowl, each with curved lines coming out of the top. The edge of the bowl has a wavy line design. The bowl appears to have some wear on the rim and surface. The background of the image is plain white with a slight shadow underneath the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Tin-glazed earthenware
Culture
Mexican
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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