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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by artist Kōzan, is a ceramic piece with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl's exterior is primarily cream-colored with a darker brown rim. The interior is a lighter yellowish-cream color with a brown rim. The bowl's body is smooth and glossy, with a subtle sheen. The base of the bowl is small and rounded. The background is a plain gray surface with a shadow cast by the bowl.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Porcelain with bluish white glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware), copper mouthrim
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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