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Bottle with One Handle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white ceramic bottle with one handle and a narrow neck. The bottle features a bulbous body with a wide base that tapers to the top. A handle is attached to the right side of the bottle, curving upwards. The bottle showcases black illustrations of people and scenery, including trees and mountains. A small inscription is visible on the bottom of the bottle. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Bottle with One Handle".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
423 × 624 px
Museum record:
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