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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a glass bottle titled "Bottle" by an unidentified artist. The bottle is made of clear glass and has a bulbous body with a narrow neck. The body of the bottle is rounded and symmetrical, with a slight indentation at the bottom. The neck of the bottle is short and narrow, with a small lip at the top. The bottle appears to be empty and is sitting on a reflective surface, possibly a table or shelf. The background of the image is white, with a slight shadow cast by the bottle on the surface below it. The overall shape of the bottle is reminiscent of a traditional glassblown vessel. The image is presented in grayscale, with no other objects visible.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
457 × 625 px
Museum record:
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