Basin
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Basin

TitleBasin
Date1127–1279 12th century
Mediumporcelaneous stoneware, Guan ware
ClassificationCeramic
OriginChina, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBasin (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
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“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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