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Conical bowl with flowers and birds (one from a set)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Conical bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl features a dark-colored background with gold-colored designs. The interior of the bowl has a pattern of flowers and birds in gold. The rim of the bowl has an intricate gold design. The bowl is made of metal, likely silver or copper, with a conical shape and a small foot at the base. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the bowl casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–14th century
Medium
Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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