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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tea Jar by Bernard Leach is a black ceramic jar with a rounded body that is wider at the middle than at the top or bottom. The jar has a rough texture and appears to be made of dark clay. The top of the jar is circular and flat with a small circular indentation. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze (Tanba ware, Satsuma style glaze)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
508 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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