The image shows a black and white photograph, titled "Bottle" by an unnamed artist. The bottle is made of ceramic and features a crackled glaze. It has a distinctive double-bulb shape, with a narrower top portion and a wider bottom portion. The top portion of the bottle is predominantly dark-colored, while the lower portion is lighter. The lighter portions of the bottle display etched designs that resemble leaves. The background of the image is light-colored. The bottle appears to be sitting on a flat surface, with a shadow cast beneath it.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Clay partly covered with a Seto glaze; the remaining part decorated and covered with a transparent glaze (Kiyomizu ware)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 465 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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