Basin
| Title | Basin |
|---|---|
| Date | 1127–1279 12th century |
| Medium | porcelaneous stoneware, Guan ware |
| Classification | Ceramic |
| Origin | China, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) China |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Basin (官窯圓洗), 1127–1279. China, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). Porcelaneous stoneware, Guan ware; diameter: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, John L. Severance Fund, 1957.48 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Basin” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1127–1279. It is executed in porcelaneous stoneware, guan ware and classified as ceramic. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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