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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a cracked ceramic cup by Bernard Leach. The cup is round with a wide mouth and a small base. The cup is light gray with a cracked glaze that is darker on the lower half. The cracks in the glaze are fine and cover the entire surface. The cup sits on a flat surface with a light grey background. The cup appears to have a hairline crack down the inside. The edge of the cup is slightly chipped. The overall appearance is one of a simple, rustic design.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Buff ware covered with a crackled white glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 488 px
Museum record:
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