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Kiln waster of a lotus bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic bowl with a glossy finish. The bowl is small and rounded. The rim of the bowl is broken and uneven. The body of the bowl has an etched lotus pattern. The background is white and the bowl casts a shadow underneath. The image is black and white. The artist is unknown but the title is "Kiln waster of a lotus bowl".

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Stoneware with celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 396 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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