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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a teabowl by Bernard Leach. The teabowl is cream-colored with a ribbed exterior. It has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a distinctive crack running down one side and is missing a large piece on the right side, exposing a gold interior. A small decorative line encircles the base of the bowl. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with a transparent glaze (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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