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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Shofu. Dark brown ceramic bowl with a glossy finish. The bowl is wider at the top than at the bottom. The rim is thin and brown. The outside has a darker brown color at the bottom that gradually gets lighter towards the top. The inside is lighter brown with a darker rim. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The bowl casts a small shadow on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
12th–13th century
Medium:
Stoneware (Jian ware), copper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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