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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Leach, Bernard. Dark ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a small foot. The exterior surface is textured and features a pattern of lighter-colored designs. The interior surface has a glossy appearance with lighter-colored patches. The bowl is positioned on a white surface with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Clay; thin glaze with ribbon flows of yellowish overglaze ( Akahada ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 336 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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