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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image "Bottle" by the artist shows a black-and-white photo of a small, ornate metal container with an open lid. The rectangular container features a hinged lid that opens to the back and is adorned with intricate designs and patterns throughout, including curvy lines and geometric shapes. Two small white spherical objects with black designs on top are visible inside the container, sitting on threaded metal bases. The container has a flat base and straight sides. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1775
Medium
Opaque glass with enamel decoration, gold, metal
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 489 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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