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Tea jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic tea jar with a handle on the right side and a lid featuring a small knob on top. The body of the jar is bulbous with a narrower base. A glossy glaze covers the jar, with a lighter area on the front. The lid is a lighter color than the body. The background is a plain light surface. Tea jar by Bernard Leach.

Artwork details

Date:
1750
Medium:
Pottery with handle and ivory-colored lid; Satsuma-like glazes over a light brown ground (Takatori ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 575 px
Museum record:
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