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Bottle with Bulbous Neck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a gray, bulbous ceramic vessel titled "Bottle with Bulbous Neck" by an unknown artist. The vessel has a narrow neck and mouth at the top, with a wide, rounded body. The body is mostly smooth, with two horizontal lines encircling it near the top. The top portion of the body has an intricate design of lines and patterns etched into it. The neck of the vessel also features etched designs. The background of the image is dark gray, with the object casting a shadow. The object appears to be photographed in a studio setting.

Artwork details

Date:
14th century
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Thailand
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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