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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. Brown ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and short foot. The exterior is primarily dark brown with patches of light brown. The interior is mostly light brown with patches of dark brown. The shape is asymmetrical. The bowl has a small foot at the base. The background is a gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Paste decorated with glaze; brass rim at top (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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