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Spoon with Thai mythical figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden spoon with elongated handle and teardrop-shaped bowl. The bowl features a central figure with white skin, adorned with a crown or headpiece and a necklace. The figure is set against a red background. The bowl is framed by a decorative border. The handle displays a floral pattern with red, blue, and white elements. The spoon is set against a plain off-white background. The title of the image is "Spoon with Thai mythical figure".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Bencharong ware for Thai market)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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