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Small Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small Bowl by Bernard Leach. The image shows a black and white photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a rounded body. It is primarily dark gray with patches of lighter gray. The surface features various brushstrokes and speckles. The background of the image is light grey. The bowl appears to be sitting on a flat surface.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay decorated with slip and black outlines under transparent glaze (Kiyomizu ware, Kenzan style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 564 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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