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Bowl with Thai mythical figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl is round with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a dark color with white designs. The designs on the bowl include a figure with a crown-like object on its head and waves on either side. There are also leaf-like designs on the upper and lower parts of the bowl. The background of the image is light gray. 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 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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