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Ring bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ring bottle, artist unknown. A ceramic vessel with a circular body and a small opening at the top. The body is a tan color with green and brown spots. The vessel has no handles or other protrusions. The opening at the top is small and circular. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it. The object is symmetrical and appears to be made of ceramic material. The surface of the object appears smooth and glossy.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1830
Medium
Earthenware with slip decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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