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Bowl with archaic design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows the "Bowl with archaic design" by an unknown artist. The bowl has a rounded body with a flat bottom and three small feet. The body is carved with a design that includes lines and shapes. The bowl has a wide mouth and a lid with a knob on top. The knob is shaped like an animal with a large shell on its back. The lid is black with a circular design on top. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 508 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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