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Flask-shaped bottle decorated with peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Flask-shaped bottle decorated with peonies" by unknown artist is a light greenish-gray ceramic vase. The vase has a rounded body with a short neck and a small mouth. The base of the vase is short and narrow. The vase features an etched design of peonies and leaves. The etched lines are darker green than the rest of the vase. The color of the vase is predominantly light greenish-gray with some brown spots on the base. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
Buncheong ware with incised and sgraffito design
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
491 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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