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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by artist unknown. A brown ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base, featuring a glossy brown glaze. The exterior has an etched design with a lighter brown pattern. The bowl sits on a beige fabric surface against a gray background. A small piece of paper with black writing is partially visible to the left.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Clay, thick glaze with whitish underglaze; design inlaid with white slip (Karatsu ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
548 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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