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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. Small ceramic bowl with a short foot, rounded body and wide mouth. Exterior has vertical black stripes on a tan and black background. Interior is tan with black brushstrokes.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay decorated with black lines, covered with a transparent crackled glaze and an overglaze (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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