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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a dark-colored vase titled "Bottle" by an unknown artist. The vase is bulbous with a narrow neck and wide mouth. It appears to be made of ceramic or glass. The vase is dark gray or black with a slightly lighter-colored rim. A ruler or measuring device lies in front, partially visible, with text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1927". The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Porcelaneous ware with reddish-brown glaze (Ding ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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