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Cup

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray ceramic cup with a small handle on one side. The cup is roughly bowl-shaped, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a small foot at the bottom. The handle is small and attached to the right side of the cup. The cup appears to be made of ceramic material and has a rough texture. The background of the image is a plain gray surface. The overall style of the cup is simple and rustic, suggesting it may be a handmade or artisanal piece by Bernard Leach.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
Clay covered with a mottled glaze of Zhun type (Kiyomizu ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 463 px
Museum record:
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