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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title is "Bottle", by artist unknown. Black and white image of a bottle with a rounded top. The top of the bottle features a geometric design around a small neck. A scenic design depicting pagodas on a bridge is below, around the curved top section. A geometric floral design fills a band around the middle. A stylized bird amidst clouds fills a band around the bottom. A glossy black stopper tops the bottle. The background is plain and light colored. The bottle appears to be ceramic.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, stopper of black lacquer (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
365 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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