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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black teabowl with white ash glaze on a light background. The bowl is made of dark ceramic material. It has a wide mouth and rounded body. A white ash glaze covers part of the bowl's body in a rough, textured pattern resembling a crescent shape or a mountain range. The background is plain and light-colored, with a slight shadow beneath the bowl. Teabowl by Bernard Leach.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with a thick glaze and a patch in the shape of Mount Fuji (black Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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