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Gourd-shaped bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gourd-shaped bottle by Yi Gang, features a grey-brown ceramic vase with a bulbous bottom that tapers into a narrow neck. The bulbous bottom resembles a teardrop shape. A smaller, more rounded bulb is stacked on top of it, tapering to a small opening at the top. A small circular hole is visible on the lower bulb. The surface of the vase exhibits a rough texture with visible speckles and imperfections. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Stoneware with incidental ash glaze
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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