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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white bowl by Bernard Leach. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. The interior is white with a small dark design on the rim. The exterior is dark with a lighter patchy design. The bowl is angled slightly, with the front facing the bottom-left corner. The background is light gray with a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type, Ko Kutani style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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