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Bowl decorated with foliate rim and peony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A bowl with a light green glaze featuring a foliate design on the rim. The bowl is rounded with a short foot. The rim is decorated with a carved foliate pattern. The interior of the bowl features a carved design of five-petaled peony flowers. The edges of the rim have some chipping. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Stoneware with mold-impressed and incised design under celadon glaze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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