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Boat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic model of a boat titled "Boat" by an unidentified artist. The boat features a flat bottom with a curved bow and a square cabin in the center, adorned with a textured pattern. A circular hole is visible on the side of the cabin. The bow has a curved protrusion on the left side. Two figures are present on the boat: one standing at the stern, holding a long pole, and another sitting on the left side of the cabin. A small mushroom-shaped object sits atop the cabin. The entire model is rendered in a light-colored ceramic material and is set against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 461 px
Museum record:
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