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Bowl Shaped Pedestal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bowl Shaped Pedestal by artist is a gray, bowl-shaped object with a wide mouth and narrow base. The object has a short, flared base with a series of horizontal lines around it, and rectangular cutouts on the lower third. The pedestal section has horizontal lines around it, with a series of rectangular cutouts. The bowl section has horizontal lines around it, with varying widths and decorative patterns. The background is a plain grey color, with a shadow cast to the right of the object. The object appears to be made of stone or metal, with a weathered appearance. The overall shape is symmetrical, with the bowl section wider than the base. The image shows the object from a slightly angled front view.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–6th century
Medium
High fired pottery
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
599 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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