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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl is titled "Bowl" and is by an unknown artist. The bowl is rounded and shallow with a wide mouth. It has a small foot and a crackled glaze that is primarily light gray with dark grey and black accents. The inside of the bowl has a large dark grey area. The background is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware with blue glaze ("splashed Jun" ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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