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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
Museum record:
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