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A shallow, wide ceramic bowl with a dark, glossy brown glaze speckled with lighter tan flecks. It rests on a small, unglazed foot.
Bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bowl

Maker Vietnamese
DateTran dynasty (1225-1400)
Place of originVietnam, Asia
MediumStoneware
Dimensions2 3/4 x 6 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.68
Collections
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