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Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal bottle with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. The bottle has an elephant head protruding from the left side near the bottom. The body of the bottle features a rectangular panel with Chinese characters. The bottle appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or silver, and has a dark patina. The elephant head has a curled tusk. The background of the image is light gray. Title: "Bottle". Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Clay covered with a thin glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
494 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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