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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a vase titled "Bottle" by artist Kōbō Abe. The vase has a bulbous body with a narrow neck. The bulbous body is rounded and smooth with a glossy surface. The vase features a marbled pattern in shades of gray and black. The top portion of the vase is darker than the bottom. A number "894" is visible on the front of the vase. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
393 × 624 px
Museum record:
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