Square Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square bottle with a short narrow neck and a flat, wide body composed of four rectangular sides that are slightly curved outward; a design of scrolling vines encircles the top and bottom; each side contains a panel with a different design; from left to right: a stylized tree with a diamond shaped panel behind it; a dragonfly on a curved branch with leaves; a floral design with chrysanthemums and other flowers; and a stylized plant with two curving leaves. Square Bottle, Ming dynasty.