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Hexagonal Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hexagonal Bottle by an unknown artist is a black and white photograph of a vase. The vase has a narrow neck that flares slightly at the top. Body of the vase is hexagonal and rounded. Background of the vase features an etched geometric pattern resembling hexagons with lines radiating from the center. Main body of the vase features etched floral design. Bottom of the vase is wider than the top. A ruler is placed at the bottom. Background is plain light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Pottery (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
361 × 625 px
Museum record:
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