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Shallow bowl in the shape of a flower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a shallow bowl resembling a flower. The bowl is made of a white stone or jade and has a smooth, glossy finish. The bowl is shallow and wide. The interior of the bowl features a carved floral design with a starburst pattern radiating from the center. The background of the image is black, and the bowl sits on a white surface. The bowl is by an unknown artist and is titled "Shallow bowl in the shape of a flower".

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
India
Dimensions
600 × 389 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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