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Gourd-Shaped Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Gourd-Shaped Bottle by artist is a light blue vase. The vase has a bulbous bottom and a narrower, similarly shaped top. The bottom bulbous section is larger than the top. The top section has a short neck that flares slightly at the rim. The vase has a glossy finish. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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