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Bowl with Thai mythical figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with Thai mythical figures by an unknown artist. A ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and slightly flared rim. The bowl features a design with two horizontal stripes around its body. A mythical figure with a rectangular head and hands clasped in prayer is centered on the bowl, surrounded by abstract shapes resembling clouds or waves. The bowl has a short foot and appears to be made of ceramic material. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 393 px
Public Domain
Yes
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