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Teabowl

Setosuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Setosuke: A black ceramic bowl with a rounded shape and a small foot at the bottom. The bowl has a glossy glaze with darker and lighter patches. The interior of the bowl is lighter than the exterior. The bowl's rim is slightly rounded and smooth. The bowl is placed on a plain white surface with a subtle shadow underneath.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Clay with thin glaze (Echizen ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 380 px
Museum record:
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