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About this work

This picture shows a simple scene of a black teapot with a lid, a small red bowl with a pattern, and a brush lying on a dark cloth. A single gold leaf floats on the surface of the teapot. The background is mostly plain, with a few wavy lines and Japanese writing around the edges. The brush and teapot suggest someone might have been preparing tea or ink. The gold leaf adds a touch of unexpected color to the mostly dark and light tones. Look up brush next to see how artists used them in traditional Japanese art.