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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square bottle with a short cylindrical neck. The bottle is predominantly white with a dark-colored design. The design on the bottle features a floral pattern and a landscape scene. The floral pattern on the left side of the bottle includes several large flowers with many petals, leaves, and stems. The landscape scene on the right side depicts trees, rocks or a mountain, and possibly a waterfall. The floral and landscape designs are separated by an ornate border. The top of the bottle has a similar design. The background of the image is light gray. The bottle is titled "Bottle" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1750
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
475 × 625 px
Museum record:
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