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Tea Jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the "Tea Jar" by Bernard Leach. A black vase with a wide base and narrow opening sits on a flat surface. The vase has a bulbous body that tapers up to a flared mouth. Texture of the vase appears rough. It is positioned centrally in the image. The background is light gray. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1700
Medium
Clay covered with a glaze with silvery specks
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
413 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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