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Wine bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two white vases with red and black designs. The vases have a narrow neck and a wide body with rounded sides. They are decorated with intricate designs, including red and black floral patterns, geometric shapes, and images of trees or plants. The designs appear to be painted on the vase in panels. The vases have a similar shape and design, suggesting they are a pair. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the image is "Wine bottle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1860
Medium
White porcelain decorated in red enamel and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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