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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by artist. Black and white image of a bowl. The bowl is shallow with a wide mouth and a small foot. The exterior of the bowl has vertical black stripes. The stripes are uneven and some are thicker than others. The interior of the bowl has a design with black dots on a white background. The design on the interior appears to be a lattice or net pattern with small dots. The background of the image is white. The bowl casts a shadow on the surface it is sitting on. The shadow is visible on the left side and bottom of the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Pottery covered with crackled glaze and designs in colors (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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