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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by René Lalique is white with a rounded shape and a wide mouth. The bowl has a rough, textured rim with gold decoration. The gold decoration appears to be small, irregularly shaped spots or patches. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the bowl is sitting on. The overall appearance of the bowl is one of elegance and sophistication, with the gold accents adding a touch of luxury. The bowl appears to be made of glass or crystal.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite) with painted decoration
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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