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Flower Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark gray ceramic pot titled "Flower Pot" by an unknown artist. The pot is viewed directly from the front. The pot has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The body of the pot is bulbous and roughly the same width throughout. The pot's surface is dark gray with a lighter gray base. The pot's surface appears smooth and glossy. The background of the image is white with shadows cast by the pot on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–14th century
Medium
Stoneware with blue glaze ( "numbered Jun" ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
582 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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