Gray ceramic teabowl with a wide, rounded body and a small foot. The bowl has a glossy glaze that is lighter at the top and darker towards the bottom. The glaze has a textured, speckled appearance. The interior of the bowl is lighter than the exterior. The bowl is positioned on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1650
- Medium:
- Shallow, slight wheelmarks visible; fine drab clay, thin brown glaze, worn and showing pink underneath (Awata ware)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 306 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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