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Teabowl

Ichinyu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Ichinyu. A black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl's body is bulbous. The surface of the bowl has a dark color with a shiny appearance. The exterior surface is textured with small bumps giving it a rough appearance. The interior appears smooth. The bowl sits on a flat surface with a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1675
Medium:
Clay covered with a dull black glaze (Raku ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 508 px
Museum record:
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