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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large, gray, ceramic or metal bottle with an intricate design. The bottle has a wide body that narrows to a small opening at the top. The body of the bottle is bulbous and rounded, with a flat base. The neck of the bottle is short and conical. The entire bottle is covered in an intricate design featuring various patterns, including lines, swirls, and flowers. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow cast by the bottle on the right side. The title of the artwork is "Bottle". The artist is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 14th century
Medium
Terracotta with inlaid designs
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
453 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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