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Basin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, round, ceramic basin decorated with a floral pattern and images of roosters. The basin has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Two handles are on either side. The body has a white background with a black and white floral design. Two roosters are surrounded by flowers and foliage. A decorative band encircles the top and bottom. The top band features a repeating pattern of flowers. The bottom band has a zigzag design. The basin sits on a flat surface against a plain background. The artist is unidentified. The title of the basin is "Basin".

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 454 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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