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Stem Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow stem base. The bowl's body is decorated with blue floral designs and a blue rim. The stem base features a blue geometric pattern around its lower portion. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right. The title of the piece is "Stem Bowl". The bowl's design and style are characteristic of traditional Chinese ceramics.

Artwork details

Date:
late 15th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
499 × 625 px
Museum record:
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