Begging Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a large, round bowl titled "Begging Bowl" by an unknown artist. The bowl is predominantly white with a cracked pattern of thin, dark lines covering its surface. The cracks vary in size and shape, giving the bowl a mosaic-like appearance. The inside of the bowl is dark-colored. A small inscription on the side reads "18.56.54". The bowl sits on a plain surface, casting a shadow to the right. The background is a plain light gray color.