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Teabowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teabowl by artist unknown; black ceramic teabowl with wide mouth and short foot; uneven rim and surface; glossy finish; small size; rounded body; no visible handles or decorations.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
Uneven lip, slightly bulging sides, small unglazed foot; light brown clay, brown and black glaze; inside, large splash of red glaze (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 433 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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