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Alms bowl for a Buddhist monk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an alms bowl crafted for a Buddhist monk by an unknown artist. The bowl features a rounded shape with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior surface of the bowl showcases a series of carved figures of Buddhist monks. The bowl appears to be made of stone or ceramic material and exhibits a cracked surface. A handwritten number, "622", is visible on the front of the bowl. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 432 px
Museum record:
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