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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
Museum record:
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