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Bowl with Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The bowl has a gold rim around the top edge. The interior of the bowl is white with a subtle patterned design. The exterior is solid white. The background is dark gray to black, fading to light gray at the bottom. The bowl is titled "Bowl with Peonies" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–13th century
Medium
Porcelain with mold-impressed decoration under ivory glaze (Ding ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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