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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a teabowl by unknown artist. The teabowl has a wide mouth and a short foot. The body of the bowl is dark with a cracked glaze. Three white floral motifs are on the side. The rim and foot have a light-colored glaze. The bowl sits on a flat surface against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Clay partly covered with a thin slip and a decoration with slip, crackled, and the base glazed (Karatsu ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 619 px
Museum record:
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