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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black teabowl with a glossy glaze, rounded body, and a small foot. The bowl has a wide mouth and a slightly narrow base. The exterior surface features an uneven, mottled appearance with patches of lighter and darker areas. The interior is dark. The overall shape is simple and rounded. Teabowl by Bernard Leach.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with a glaze; decoration of inlaid white slip inside (Takatori ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 491 px
Public Domain
Yes
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