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Teabowl

Kichizaemon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black teabowl with glossy glaze, rounded body, and small foot. Teabowl is positioned on flat surface with white background. A small white ruler-like object and rectangular label with text are placed in front of teabowl. Teabowl is titled "Teabowl" and attributed to artist "Kichizaemon".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880
Medium
Shallow, curved to small foot; dark gray clay; brilliant black glaze having three large splashes of dull red (Raku ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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