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Bowl with Islamic Design
18th century
Carved with vertical linked designs characteristic of Islamic vessels, this bowl takes on the appearance of a blooming chrysanthemum or peony when viewed from above. The jade is white to nearly transparent.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Laura F. Delano; Walters Art Museum, 1972, by bequest.
Geographies
China (Place of Origin)
Measurements
1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.3 x 0.7 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Laura F. Delano, 1972
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
42.1468