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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
Museum record:
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