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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Jar by Bernard Leach. A black ceramic jar with a wide rounded body and a slightly narrow base. The jar has a rough texture. A lighter band encircles the middle. The lid is round and flat with a small knob on top. The lid appears lighter than the body of the jar. The background is light gray. The jar sits on a light surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a mottled glaze; left-handed itogiri (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
480 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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