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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The photograph shows a Tea Jar by Bernard Leach. The jar has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a flat lid. The body of the jar appears to be a dark brown or black color with a rough texture. The surface features small white speckles scattered throughout. Slight discoloration and rough patches are on the lower part of the body. The lid is white and flat on top with a small lip around the edge. The background of the image is light gray. The jar sits on a flat surface with a shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with glaze (Raku ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
498 × 625 px
Museum record:
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