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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. The image shows a black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a rounded body. The bowl has a glossy finish and appears to be handmade, with visible imperfections and unevenness in its shape and surface. The interior of the bowl is dark and smooth. The exterior has a few small bumps and ridges, and a darker area on the front. The bowl is positioned on a plain background, casting a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with black glaze (Kyoto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 361 px
Museum record:
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