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Flask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a flask with a black body and blue and white glaze. The flask is bulbous with a short neck and a small opening at the top. The body of the flask is predominantly black with a blue and white glaze that drips down from the top in a rough, uneven pattern. The glaze is thicker at the top and tapers off towards the bottom. The base of the flask is a light brown color. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The flask appears to be placed on a flat surface. The overall appearance of the flask suggests it is a handmade or artisanal piece. The artist of the piece is unknown. The title of the piece is "Flask".

Artwork details

Date:
9th century
Medium:
Stoneware with splashed glaze (Jun ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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