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Teabowl

Eiraku Wazen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black teabowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl is made of ceramic material with a rough, textured surface. The exterior is primarily black with a gray base. The interior appears to be a slightly lighter shade of black. The bowl's shape is symmetrical, with a curved body that tapers inward to form the base. The background of the image is white. Teabowl by Eiraku Wazen.

Artwork details

Date:
1850
Medium:
Clay with speckled glaze (Kyoto ware, Bizen type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 430 px
Museum record:
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