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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl titled "Bowl" by an unknown artist. The bowl is centered in the image and appears to be made of ceramic material. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior of the bowl is light-colored, while the exterior has a slightly darker tone with visible imperfections and marks. The bowl has a small foot at the bottom. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the bowl is sitting on.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Stoneware with light blue glaze (Jun ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 420 px
Public Domain
Yes
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