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The wide base rising to the steeply rounded upright sides, supported on a low footring encircling the slightly concave base, the stone of rich dark grey color with paler grey rivering and a slight flaw around the foot.
Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Bowl

Artist Chinese Artist
Date18th-19th Century
Place of originChina
MediumJade
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 2 13/16 x 5 in. (7.1 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.240
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe wide base rising to the steeply rounded upright sides, supported on a low footring encircling the slightly concave base, the stone of rich dark grey color with paler grey rivering and a slight flaw around the foot.
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