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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by Bernard Leach. The image shows a black ceramic bowl with a glossy finish. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It is positioned on a flat surface, and the background is white. The bowl's exterior and interior surfaces are shiny and reflective. The bowl's body is a dark color with variations in tone. The base of the bowl is small and circular. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic material.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1853
Medium
Clay; brilliant glaze with irregular splashes (Satsuma ware, Betsukafu type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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