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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. The image shows a black and white photo of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl's exterior is darker at the bottom and lighter at the top. The lighter area is textured with lines that resemble brush strokes. There are small bubbles and imperfections on the surface of the bowl. The bowl appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with inlaid mishima design under transparent glaze (Karatsu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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