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Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bowl by Bernard Leach. A shallow, wide bowl with a rough texture and uneven surface. The bowl is made of dark gray material with black speckles and darker patches. The interior is lighter than the exterior. The bowl has a small foot at the bottom and a slight lip around the edge. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Stoneware with natural ash glaze around inside walls (Tokoname ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
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