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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a ceramic jar titled "Tea Jar", created by artist Bernard Leach. The jar is rounded with a wide body and a narrower top. The body of the jar is a dark color with visible imperfections and marks. The top of the jar has a white rim. The background of the image is a plain surface with a gradient that is darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. The jar casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay with covering of salt glaze type and a glaze streaked with black; left-handed itogiri (Seto ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
543 × 625 px
Museum record:
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