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Basin decorated with peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic basin. The basin is positioned centrally. It is light green with a dark design on the front. The basin has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The design on the front features a flower with leaves and a stem, rendered in dark color. The basin has a small foot at the bottom. The background is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the basin.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 12th century
Medium
Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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