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Bottle vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Bottle vase by Kiyomizu depicts a glossy, black-colored vase. The vase features a bulbous body that tapers into a narrow neck, ending in a small opening at the top. The base of the vase is small and rounded. The vase has a shiny glaze. The background of the image is white with a shadow cast by the vase.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with black glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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