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Tea caddy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea caddy by Bernard Leach. Black ceramic tea caddy with a short neck and a wide body. The surface features a dark glaze with visible texture and small white spots or speckles. The base of the vessel is slightly rounded. The overall form is simple and sturdy.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Clay with glazes mottled with white; ivory top (Satsuma ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
411 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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