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Bottle and stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bottle is octagonal in shape with a wide body tapering to a narrower neck. The stopper is brown with a rounded top. The bottle's main body has a white background with a yellow floral border. Inside the border is a scenic panel depicting a mountainous landscape with trees and a building. The top portion of the bottle is decorated with a black and white pattern. A pink and white band encircles the neck of the bottle. The stopper's top has blue and white designs. The background of the image is a solid light gray color. A shadow is cast by the bottle.

Artwork Details

Medium
Enamel on copper
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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