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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. Black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a glossy finish and appears to be made of dark clay. It has a small foot at the bottom and a slight lip around the top edge. The exterior has a visible crack running down one side. The interior is smooth and shiny. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with glaze (Satsuma type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 491 px
Museum record:
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