The element substrate 10 is larger than the counter substrate 20. These substrates are bonded to each other to be spaced apart from each other by interposing a sealant 40 disposed along the outer edge of the counter substrate 20. A method for forming the liquid crystal layer 50 in a space enclosed by the sealant 40 includes, for example, a one drop fill (ODF) method in which liquid crystal is dropped inside the sealant 40 disposed in a frame shape to bond the element substrate 10 and the counter substrate 20 under reduced pressure.
As the sealant 40, for example, an adhesive such as a thermosetting or ultraviolet curable epoxy resin is employed. The sealant 40 is mixed with a spacer (not illustrated) configured to keep the space between the pair of substrates constant.
A display region E1 in which a plurality of pixels P are arrayed in a matrix shape is provided inside of the sealant 40. In addition, a partition portion 21 is provided in a peripheral region E2 provided between the sealant 40 and the display region E1, to surround the display region E1. The partition portion 21 is made, for example, of a metal or a metallic oxide having a light shielding property. Note that, in addition to the pixels P that contribute to displaying, the display region E1 may include a plurality of dummy pixels.