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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph. A bottle is centered in the image. The bottle has a narrow neck. The body of the bottle bulges out then tapers down slightly. The bottle neck and top are shiny and reflective. The body of the bottle has a textured, mottled appearance. A ruler is in front of the bottle. The background is plain and light colored. The title of the image is "Bottle" by the artist Kōbō Abe.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, and gold (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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