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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a teabowl by artist Bernard Leach. The teabowl has a rough, textured surface. The bowl is dark gray and has a wide mouth and a small foot. The interior of the bowl is darker than the exterior. The bowl is sitting on a white surface, and the background is also white. The image is well lit, with a slight shadow underneath the bowl.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Clay covered with glaze, dappled with red (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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