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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
Public Domain
Yes
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