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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl titled "Bowl" by an unknown artist features a black exterior with a rough texture on its upper half. The interior is light-colored, showcasing an etched design of a bird facing right. The bird has a prominent eye, a crest on its head, a curved tail, and a body adorned with vertical lines. A swirling pattern is present above the bird. To the right of the bird, some etched text is visible. The bowl appears to have a foot at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Medium
Pewter
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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