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Water Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a monochromatic photograph of a ceramic bottle. The bottle is positioned centrally in the frame. The top portion of the bottle is light gray. The neck is narrow and tall with an outward rounded middle section and a slightly chipped rim. The lower portion of the bottle is wider and bulbous with a patterned design. The design features circular motifs separated by straight lines. The background of the image transitions from dark to light grey. The bottle casts a subtle shadow on the surface below it. The title of the image is 'Water Bottle'. The artist of the image is not identified.

Artwork Details

Date
1720–50
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
463 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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