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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow foot. The bowl has a glossy finish with a subtle sheen. The exterior surface is darker at the top and gradually lightens towards the bottom. Small dark speckles are scattered across the exterior surface. The interior surface is lighter with a slight reflection of light on the right side. The background is plain white with a faint shadow cast by the bowl. The artist is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Teabowl".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Covered with gray glaze under a light red glaze; inside iridescent (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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