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Fragment of a Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white photograph of 'Fragment of a Bottle' by an unknown artist. The object in the image is a dark gray, irregularly shaped piece with a rough texture. It has a protruding rim at the top and appears to be a fragment of a cylindrical object, possibly a bottle. The surface features visible specks and marks. The background of the image is a light gray color with a slight gradient effect. The object is centered in the frame. The overall composition is simple, with the object being the sole focus. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Free-blown non-lead glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 364 px
Museum record:
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