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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Conical bowl with a narrow base and wide mouth, made of metal with a dark patina. The interior of the bowl features a gold-colored design with flowers and birds. The rim of the bowl has an etched pattern. The background is a gradient from black at the top to white at the bottom.

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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Palette