Bowl imitating realgar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl imitating realgar by unknown artist. The bowl has a wide mouth and rounded body. The exterior and interior of the bowl are a dark reddish-brown color with a mottled appearance. The reddish-brown color has variations in tone with lighter and darker patches. The bowl appears to have a glossy finish. The background is gray and gets darker at the top. A shadow is cast to the right of the bowl.