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Spouted Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Spouted Vessel by Bernard Leach is a ceramic object. It has a bulbous body that is wider at the bottom and narrows towards the top. The vessel has a short neck and a small opening at the top. There is a spout on the left side of the body, near the bottom. The surface is dark brown with lighter brown and gray accents. The object has a textured appearance with visible patterns and markings. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the object.

Artwork Details

Medium
Earthenware with carved and cord-marked decoration (Tohoku region, Tokoshinai 5 type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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