Artwork preview

Teabowl

Kenzan III

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Kenzan III: A black ceramic teabowl with a wide mouth and a rounded body that bulges out in the middle, tapering down to a narrow base with a small foot. The bowl has a glossy finish. The base has horizontal lines around it. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Clay, ribbed and covered a mottled glaze (Kenzan ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 476 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette