Teabowl by Raku Chōnyū: A black ceramic teabowl with a wide mouth and a short foot. The bowl has an irregular shape, with a wavy rim. The surface is glossy and reflects light. The bowl is dark gray or black in color. It has a small base and a rounded body that curves outward. The interior of the bowl is also dark. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic material and has a rough texture. A thin white string is visible under the bowl. The background is light-colored and out of focus.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1750
- Medium:
- Clay partly covered with a black, pitted glaze (Raku ware)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 462 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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