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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. A small, rounded ceramic bowl with a wide mouth. The bowl has a predominantly dark interior and a lighter exterior with a darker band around the middle. The exterior is decorated with streaks and irregular patches in a darker color. The bowl has a small foot at the base and a rough texture. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with polychrome glazes over decorations (Mino ware, Oribe type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 488 px
Museum record:
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