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Teabowl

Yosobei II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Yosobei II: A black and white photograph of a ceramic teabowl. The teabowl is round and shallow with a wide mouth. It has a light-colored body with a darker rim. A floral design in black and white is painted on the interior. The design features a thin branch with leaves and flowers. The bowl has a crack at the top and appears to be sitting on a white surface. The background is a plain light-colored wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Clay covered with a transparent glaze and in black enamels (Kiyomizu ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 577 px
Museum record:
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