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Teabowl

Nonomura Ninsei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Nonomura Ninsei. A dark-colored teabowl with a wide, rounded body and a narrow foot. The bowl has a dark gray to black color with a rough texture. A horizontal white stripe encircles the bowl near the top, with uneven and rough edges. The interior of the bowl is smooth and dark. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay covered with a warm Seto glaze and a border of white enamel (Awata ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 429 px
Museum record:
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