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Tea Caddy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Caddy by Bernard Leach. A round, dark brown ceramic container with a shiny glaze that reflects light, varying in shade with lighter brown and black spots. The lid is circular and white with a small knob in the center. A small gap is visible between the lid and the container. The background is plain gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with a glaze burnt away on one side (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 514 px
Museum record:
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