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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White bowl with rounded body and short neck. The bowl features a wide mouth and a rounded body that bulges out in the middle. The body and upper portion are decorated with a repeating pattern of red flowers and green leaves. Red lines and geometric designs adorn the top and bottom of the bowl. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The artist of the bowl is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Bowl".

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Porcelaneous ware with reddish-brown glaze ("red" ["brown"] Ding ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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