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Bowl with Thai celestial beings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl with Thai celestial beings, by Unknown. The image shows a black and white photo of a bowl with a wide mouth and rounded body that tapers to a narrow base. The bowl has a design around the top and bottom featuring flame-like patterns and circular shapes. In the center of the bowl's body, a figure with a crown-like hairstyle and an ornate outfit is depicted. The background of the image is light gray with semi-transparent wrinkles, possibly from a sheet or other material behind the bowl. The overall appearance of the bowl suggests it is a decorative piece with intricate designs.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market )
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 381 px
Public Domain
Yes
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