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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. A black ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The bowl has a glossy finish and horizontal lines around the body. The bowl is positioned centrally in the image, with a plain white background. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Clay, glaze with splashes (Bizen ware, Imbe style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 359 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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