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Covered bowl with floral pattern

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a covered bowl with a floral pattern. The bowl is round and has a wide body that tapers slightly towards the top. It features a floral pattern in shades of dark and light gray. The lid is domed with a small knob on top. The background of the image is light grey with shadows. The artist of this piece is not described within the image.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
orcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
541 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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