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Vessel in the Shape of a Lotus Bud

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vessel is a ceramic container shaped like a lotus bud. It has a rounded body with a short foot and a domed lid. The body and lid are decorated with a pattern of vertical ridges and a floral design. The lid has a small knob on top. The vessel is primarily gray with darker gray decoration. It has a glossy appearance with some darker speckles. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 15th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
600 × 545 px
Museum record:
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