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Dish in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray marble bowl with a wide, rounded shape, resembling a chrysanthemum flower. The bowl has a ribbed interior with a textured pattern of concentric circles. The exterior is smooth with a subtle sheen. The bowl sits on a dark surface against a black background. A small white label with black text is partially visible in front of the bowl. The label reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM". The bowl is by an unknown artist, titled "Dish in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 402 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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