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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl, by Bernard Leach, is a dark-colored, glossy ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl's body is symmetrical and rounded, with a slight lip around the top edge. The exterior surface is smooth and glossy, with a subtle sheen. A small, illegible inscription is visible on the bottom of the bowl, near the base. The background of the image is light gray, providing a neutral contrast to the dark bowl. The bowl appears to be sitting on a flat surface, with a slight shadow visible underneath. The overall shape of the bowl is rounded, with a gentle curve from the base to the rim.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with mold-relief decoration under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 360 px
Museum record:
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