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Covered bottle with cloud scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic vessel has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and small opening at the top. The body and neck are decorated with intricate, raised scroll designs. The designs are interlocking and form diamond shapes across the body. The base of the vessel is small and flat. The vessel is covered, and the background of the image gradates from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The artist is unknown but the title of the piece is "Covered bottle with cloud scrolls".

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Silver with incised designs
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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