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Double bottle (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double bottle, one of a pair, by artist. Two ornate, identical bottles stand side by side on flat, square gold bases with a decorative pattern around the bottom. The bases are slightly raised in the center. Each bottle has a short, thick neck with a gold top and a flame-like finial. The body of each bottle is a large circle with a flat front and back. The entire surface of both bottles is covered in a mosaic-like pattern with a turquoise background. The pattern includes red, gold, white, black, and blue designs, including dragons, flowers, and clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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