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Oil bottle decorated with peony leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a rounded, ceramic oil bottle. The color of the bottle is a light greenish-gray. A white floral design featuring peony leaves is visible on the body. The bottle has a narrow opening at the top. The background of the image is a gradient gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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