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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by Pablo Picasso is a deep, round vessel with a wide mouth. The bowl has a dark color with a shiny metallic surface. It appears to be made of metal and has a rough texture. The interior of the bowl has a lighter color than the exterior and features a central depression. The bowl's shape is asymmetrical with four pointed sections that protrude into the bowl, dividing it into sections. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
9th–10th century
Medium
Stoneware with black glaze (Yaozhou ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 463 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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