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Footed Urn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Footed Urn by unknown artist shows a black and white image of a ceramic vessel. The vessel has a wide, rounded body with a narrow base and a short, flared foot. The body of the vessel is dark-colored, appearing black, with a few light-colored spots or marks scattered across its surface. The top portion of the vessel, including the rim and neck, is light-colored. There are decorative elements around the neck and the foot of the vessel. The background of the image is light-colored, with a shadow cast by the vessel on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-11th–12th century
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
435 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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