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Teabowl

Ichinyu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black teabowl with a glossy finish, irregular shape, and small foot. The bowl is asymmetrical, with one side bulging out more than the other. The interior and exterior surfaces have a textured appearance. The bowl is by Ichinyu.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1675
Medium:
Clay covered with a black glaze dappled with red (Raku ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 557 px
Museum record:
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