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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
Museum record:
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