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Vase in the shape of a bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vase, titled "Vase in the shape of a bottle" and created by an unknown artist, is a dark blue, shiny, ceramic object with a wide, rounded body that tapers into a narrow neck. The body of the vase is bulbous and symmetrical, with a smooth, glossy finish. The neck of the vase is long and slender, with a slightly flared opening at the top. The vase appears to be made of ceramic material and has a uniform dark blue color throughout. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
first half of the 19th century
Medium:
Porcelain with violet blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 624 px
Museum record:
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