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Bitters Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photo of "Bitters Bottle" by an unknown artist. The clear glass bottle has a rounded rectangular base. Vertical lines cover the lower half. A bird of paradise design is etched on the lower body. The neck tapers to a short cylindrical opening. A tulip-shaped stopper fits on top. The bottle sits on a white surface against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
1860–70
Medium
Pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
509 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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