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Pouring vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pouring vessel by Bernard Leach, features a ceramic bowl with a handle on the left side. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It is primarily light-colored with darker spots and a dark design on the right side. The handle is small and attached to the left side. The bowl has a small foot at the bottom. The background is dark with a light source coming from the front, casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Painted with underglaze iron decoration (Karatsu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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