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Bottle in the shape of a double gourd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red carved bottle in the shape of a double gourd by artist unknown. The bottle features a reddish-orange color. It resembles two connected gourds stacked vertically. The body of the bottle has intricate carvings resembling vines and leaves. The bottle sits on a dark wooden base. The background transitions from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Carnelian
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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