Black and white photo of ceramic cup, titled "Cup", by artist Bernard Leach. The cup is positioned centrally in the image. The cup has a wide mouth that tapers slightly outward at the rim and a narrow base. The body of the cup is decorated with a large dark floral design on a light background. The floral design features a stem and leaves. The cup's surface is speckled with dark spots and has a rough texture. The background of the image is light gray, with a slight shadow visible beneath the cup.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Clay covered with a transparent glaze and decorated under the glaze (Kiyomizu ware, Kenzan style)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 577 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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