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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a rounded bottle with a small opening at the top. The bottle has an intricate design featuring swirling patterns and a circular emblem in the center, depicting a scene with people. The lower half of the bottle has a fluted design. The bottle is titled "Bottle" and is by the artist Kōetsu.

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
Porcelain with designs in relief, covered with buff glaze (Awaji ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 482 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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