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Small Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small Teabowl by Bernard Leach. A black, ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl is positioned centrally in the image. The bowl has a small chip on the right side near the rim. The background is a light grey color. The bowl appears to have a smooth surface. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay covered with thin glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 485 px
Public Domain
Yes
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