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Overall pale celadon with underglazed interior ring, exterior molded vertical fluting, painted iron brown foot.
Large Celadon Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Large Celadon Bowl

Maker Vietnamese
Date16th century
Place of originVietnam
MediumStoneware, celadon and iron-brown glazes
Dimensions3 1/2 x 7 x 7 in. (8.9 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number2010.94.9
Collections
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