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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. Black ceramic bowl with a glossy glaze. The bowl is conical in shape, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The exterior surface is smooth and even. The interior and exterior of the bowl are glazed. The rim of the bowl is slightly rough. The bowl is sitting on a flat surface, casting a faint shadow. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with a mottled glaze (Karatsu ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 474 px
Museum record:
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