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Bowl with inscription and chrysanthemums and tortoiseshell decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bowl. The bowl is shallow with a wide mouth and rounded sides. The bowl's color is primarily light greenish-beige with darker beige designs. The interior surface features intricate designs. The center contains a large circular pattern surrounded by smaller circular patterns. The large central pattern consists of a flower-like design. Surrounding this are 8 smaller square and circular designs containing various patterns. The outer edge of the bowl features a repeating pattern of short lines. The exterior is not visible. The background is a plain gray color. The bowl appears to have a chipped edge.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-15th century
Medium
Buncheong ware with stamped design
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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