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Water Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Water Bottle by unknown artist shows a white ceramic water bottle. The bottle sits on a dark surface and is viewed from the front at a slight angle. The bottle's body is bulbous with a dark design; the design on the body wraps all the way around. The design on the body includes mountains and a bridge. There are no handles on the sides. A large handle extends from the top; the top of the bottle has a small hole. The handle is arched and contains a design on the outside. The design on the handle appears to be flowers. The background is dark and appears to be a backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
479 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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