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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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