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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. Black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The bowl is spherical in shape, with a glossy interior and a matte exterior. The exterior has some scratches and marks. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a thin glaze (Ko Seto type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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