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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bowl by Bernard Leach. Ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The bowl is primarily tan with darker brown and black accents. The exterior has a rough texture and appears to have a glaze that is unevenly applied, with some areas being more glossy than others. The interior of the bowl is darker than the exterior, with a more uniform glaze. The bowl is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right. The background is a plain gray color. The bowl casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay, partly covered with white slip under transparent glaze; (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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