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A cream-colored ceramic bowl with dark gray painted designs. The interior features triangles with vertical lines on the exterior and interior walls, and a swirling design in the center.
Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bowl

Maker Thai Artist
Date1220-1512
Place of originSukhothai, Thailand, Asia
MediumStoneware
Dimensions3 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (8.3 x 20 x 20 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.188
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Visual DescriptionA cream-colored ceramic bowl with dark gray painted designs. The interior features triangles with vertical lines on the exterior and interior walls, and a swirling design in the center.
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