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Round deep bowl w slightly everted lip, body flares inward at base to medium ring foot. White clay body, cobalt blue underglaze, clear gloss glaze except base.
Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bowl

Maker Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Place of originChina
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions3 1/8 × 6 1/8 × 6 1/8 in. (7.9 × 15.6 × 15.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.17
Collections
Visual DescriptionRound deep bowl w slightly everted lip, body flares inward at base to medium ring foot. White clay body, cobalt blue underglaze, clear gloss glaze except base.
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