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Shallow ceramic bowl with a glossy glaze. The exterior features dark, gestural underglaze paintings of floral motifs, and a small foot showing exposed reddish-brown clay.
bowl
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

bowl

Date15th-17th Century
Place of originIndonesia, Asia
Mediumporcelain
Dimensions2 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (6.4 x 14.6 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.270
Collections
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