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Square Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square bottle with a narrow neck and flared mouth, featuring a white body with black designs. The body of the bottle is a square shape with rounded corners, predominantly dark with a honeycomb pattern and white inlaid panels. Each panel depicts a landscape scene with trees, mountains, and foliage. The panels are framed by an ornate border. The bottle is shown against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
427 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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