Covered Bowl

China

19th century

  • Titles Covered Bowl (Proper)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain
  • Dimensions 8 x 10 1/2 in. (20.3 x 26.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift from Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection, 2004.47a-b
  • Work Type bowl with cover
  • Classification Containers

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