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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a bowl titled "Bowl" by an unknown artist. The bowl appears to be made of bronze or dark metal. The bowl's body is short and wide. The bowl has a flat rim. The exterior surface features intricate carvings depicting various scenes. The carvings are of people. The people are in different poses. The bowl sits on a flat surface, possibly a table or pedestal. The background is a plain beige wall. The lighting casts a shadow on the wall behind the bowl. The bowl has a patterned band around the rim. The bowl has patterned bands around the base. The bowl has two handles on either side. The handles are carved with more figures.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Burma or Thailand
Dimensions
600 × 447 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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