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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bowl by Bernard Leach is a ceramic piece with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior and exterior of the bowl are primarily white with dark brown accents. The interior features a dark brown glaze that drips down from the rim, with visible streaks and unevenness. The exterior has a similar dark brown glaze at the base. Decorations on the interior include black floral patterns and geometric designs on either side. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Stoneware (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 438 px
Museum record:
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