Bowl with molded design of waves and fishtails in interior.

Bowl

Vietnam

Tran dynasty (13th-14th century)

  • Titles Bowl (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 2 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. Diam. (6.7 x 14 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Bequest of William M. Spencer III, AFI.89.2010
  • Work Type bowl
  • Classification Containers

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