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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black bowl by artist Bernard Leach. The bowl is positioned centrally in the frame. It has a wide mouth and rounded body. A small circular base supports the bowl. The exterior surface appears rough and textured with darker and lighter patches. The interior is dark and smooth. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Crackled and spotted Raku (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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