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Washer with twin fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a glossy finish. The interior of the bowl features an embossed design of two fish. The bowl's exterior has a slightly raised pattern around the middle. The background of the image is gray. The image is in black and white. The title of the piece is "Washer with twin fish" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Stoneware with celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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